NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Cracker Barrel is making some big changes, aimed at being more humane to animals.
The chain is teaming up with the Humane Society of the United States to help end a controversial breeding practice with some of its suppliers. It's a process called "Gestation Crate Confinement," and means pigs are housed and bred in tight individual crates, instead of being housed in groups.
"We're seeing an evolution in Americans' awareness and attitudes regarding meat produced with higher animal welfare in mind," said Vance Fouraker, Cracker Barrel's Vice President of Strategic Sourcing. "We recognize that gestation crates may not be the best method to meet higher animal welfare goals and are committed to evolving to sustainable alternatives."
Cracker Barrel is joining other companies like McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and Kroger to move toward "crate-free" supply chains.
