Mercy for Animals says businesses can get back on track
Sprouts Farmers Market among the brands that got top marks
Major US companies have failed to follow through on their pledges to improve the treatment of chickens as a self-imposed deadline looms, according to nonprofit watchdog Mercy for Animals.
More than 200 companies in North America have adopted the Better Chicken Commitment to improve treatment of the birds in the supply chain since 2016, according to the group. Many companies set goals between 2024 and 2026.