BJ’s Wholesale Club to Source 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs by 2022

BJ’s Wholesale Club will transition its entire supply of whole, shell eggs from cage-free farms sold at its more than 210 warehouses by 2022 or as quickly as the infrastructure will support. Additionally, BJ’s plans to source its pre-cracked, liquid eggs from cage-free farms by 2025.

“As a large-volume buyer of proteins and animal products, it is BJ’s responsibility to ensure a high standard of welfare for animals in our supply chain,” says Scott Williams, assistant vice president of quality assurance and environmental stewardship for BJ’s Wholesale Club.

In cage-free egg production, hens are not confined to cages and can interact with flock mates within a large enclosed barn. The hens are able to engage in important natural behaviors, such as walking, dust bathing, perching and laying their eggs in nests. This is a meaningful improvement over caged systems, where hens are not even able to fully spread their wings.

“BJ’s and our members are growing more concerned about where our food is coming from, how it is grown, and the welfare of the animals and people that are involved in the supply chain,” says Rob Johnson, dairy buyer for BJ’s Wholesale Club. “Transitioning to cage-free eggs will meet the demands of our Members in providing more farm fresh, healthier options while also reducing animal suffering.”