Egg fight intensifies over what consumers expect when buying free range

By Esther Han
Updated November 26 2015 - 1:18am, first published 12:15am
Choice is calling for a free-range egg standard that would recognise the need for hens to regularly go outside. Photo: Supplied
Choice is calling for a free-range egg standard that would recognise the need for hens to regularly go outside. Photo: Supplied
The Model Code of Practice defines 'free range' as eggs from farms with stocking densities of no more than 1500 birds a hectare.
The Model Code of Practice defines 'free range' as eggs from farms with stocking densities of no more than 1500 birds a hectare.
A graph from the NSW Farmers report on consumer expectations around free range eggs.
A graph from the NSW Farmers report on consumer expectations around free range eggs.
The federal government's consultation on free range egg labelling comes to a close on Friday. Photo: Marina Oliphant
The federal government's consultation on free range egg labelling comes to a close on Friday. Photo: Marina Oliphant

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