GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Hillandale Farms, one of the nation's leading shell egg suppliers, is shifting its focus from traditional to cage-free systems.
"All future expansion at any of our farms will only be with chickens housed in a cage-free environment," said Gary Bethel, chief executive of Hillandale Farms. "As our existing facilities age, they will be replaced with cage-free barns, as well."
Construction is underway in Ohio and Connecticut for new cage-free chicken houses that will begin housing birds later this year to meet customer demand. The first cage-free facility is expected to be completed. . .
Register or Login to keep reading
Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights.
If you already have an account please Log In.
