Animal Welfare is important to us.
We aspire to offer something different to the communities we serve, and that includes being responsible stewards of how we source our food. Read more details below.
BROILER CHICKENS
Effective 2017, we are requiring our suppliers to take the following actions for 100% of our chicken supply by 2024, or sooner if possible:
Meet the Global Animal Partnership (GAP) maximum stocking density standard of <6 pounds per square feet.
Provide chickens with enriched environments including natural light, litter, hay bales and perches that meet GAP standards.
Use GAP approved genetic strains for slower-growing chickens.
Render chickens unconscious prior to shackling using Controlled or Low Atmospheric Stunning that is widely hailed as humane.
Demonstrate compliance with the above standards via a third-party auditing system.
EGGS
We are committed to purchasing only cage-free shell and liquid pre-cracked eggs.
DAIRY
We are committed to sourcing milk that is local and free of added growth hormones.
SEAFOOD
We purchase sustainable seafood that follows the Marine Stewardship Council’s guidelines and recommendations.
RAINFOREST COFFEES & TEAS
Offering organic, shade grown, fair trade, and rainforest alliance coffees and teas.