Krispy Kreme Pledges To Switch To 100% Cage-free Eggs By 2026

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts said Monday it is switching to 100% cage-free eggs in a process it expects to complete by 2026. The move is the latest by a food company to adopt healthier and more humane practices. Shares were slightly higher in early afternoon trade, and are up 6% in the year so far, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.3%.

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