Lidl, chicken scandal

Images of large-scales farms linked to Lidl suppliers show the consequences of the worst practices on animal welfare and sustainability. Sign the petition to call on Lidl to join the European Chicken Commitment

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The conditions of these animals reflect Lidl's lack of interest in adapting to the minimum animal welfare requirements set out in the European Chicken Commitment. Call on Lidl to eliminate unnecessary animal suffering in its supply chain

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Investigative Reports

With new images of large-scale broiler farms, Equalia reports on the suffering caused by current poor animal welfare practices in chicken farming.

Animal welfare is integral to the sustainability of the food system. Lidl claims to be a leading supermarket for animal welfare, but the reality is different: its low animal welfare standards in broiler farming pose risks to sustainability and food safety.

COMMITTED COMPANIES

An increasing number of supermarkets in Spain have committed to implement the improvements proposed in the ECC by 2026:

Carrefour, Eroski, Alcampo, Aldi, El Corte Inglés, E.Leclerc, Supermercados BM

Learn about 4 inadequate practices in chicken farming found in supermarkets like Lidl

High chicken density

Science claims that disproportionate density leads to increased risk of virulent outbreaks with potential for human infection

Breeding of fast-growing breeds

Rapid growth causes what are known as "production" diseases such as ascites, sudden death syndrome or contact dermatitis

Non-compliance with minimum standards for environmental enrichment

The lack of environmental stimulation prevents the development of their natural behaviors, such as walking, running or digging

Stunning by electrical bath

Birds are immersed in electrified water as a method of stunning prior to slaughter. The European Commission points out that a ban on this process is necessary due to the animal suffering involved

European Chicken Commitment

Animal welfare is integral to the sustainability of the food system. The conditions of these animals reflect the lack of interest shown by supermarkets, such as Lidl, in adapting to minimum animal welfare standards in Spain, as set out in the European Chicken Commitment.

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