Kroger Provides Info on Gestation Crates, Says More Human

The Kroger Co. KR today announced that it has begun informing suppliers of a new policy statement regarding gestation crates that are used to house pregnant sows. Kroger has science-based standards for animal welfare and works diligently to ensure that its suppliers treat animals humanely.  Over the past few months, the Company has reviewed the opinions of animal welfare experts and other experts regarding the use of gestation crates for pregnant sows and has concluded that there are many ways to humanely house sows.