Discounter and fast-food chain lead way in higher-welfare produce

Aldi and McDonald’s are leading the way in sourcing higher animal welfare produce

Aldi, Sainsbury's and McDonald’s are three of the leading businesses in the UK who are stocking or selling RSPCA Assured products.

Aldi is the second largest retailer of RSPCA Assured products, says the RSPCA’s ethical food label today (1 June).

Whilst Sainsbury’s remains the largest supermarket of RSPCA Assured products - with a 53.38% share of wholesale value and 899 different product lines - Aldi is second place with a 15.85% share of wholesale and 346 product lines.

RSPCA said the news 'de-bunks' the popular myth that high end supermarkets and restaurants are always synonymous with higher animal welfare.

McDonald’s UK uses more RSPCA Assured products than any other UK restaurant and the majority of UK retailers.

Commenting, RSPCA Assured CEO Clive Brazier said: “This news flies firmly in the face of the common misconception that you need to shop and eat in ‘high-end’ supermarkets and restaurants to get higher welfare products.

“With their commitment to stocking and using RSPCA Assured products Aldi and McDonald’s have clearly shown that higher welfare doesn’t always mean consumers having to pay a much higher price.”