Sweden has a reputation for being ahead of the curve on many things, especially when it comes to quality of life. There’s a reason it’s ranked the third safest country in the world. The country’s goal of creating a better existence for its citizens extends to its livestock as well. Sweden has just become the first country to officially transition to a cage-free system for hens. Spearheaded by Project 1882, an animal welfare group, the initiative has been in the works for over 50 years, though it dates back to 1988 when the Swedish Parliament first promised to ban cages. The long-awaited transition was delayed due to pushback from the egg industry, which failed to comply with the ban. It finally passed, thanks to continual advocacy, public campaigns, and corporate dialogue.
