Lagardre Travel Retail commits not to use any cage egg by 2025

Lagard re Travel Retail commits not to use any cage egg by 2025 Lagard re Travel Retail commits not to distribute, throughout its whole worldwide network, any product containing egg or egg product, produced by hens raised in cages, by 2025.

This decision, taken in unison by all the Group's subsidiaries, concern all the restaurants and points of sales operated by Lagard re Travel Retail, in railway stations and airports, in Europe, North America, the Middle-East and in Asia-Pacific.

The Group's Italian and German subsidiaries have already put an end to their supply in cage eggs and are now using cage-free eggs exclusively.

This very significant step is part Lagard re Travel Retail's global and pro-active strategy supporting sustainable development. The Group notably considers extending the principles of this decision to other product categories.

Dag Rasmussen, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lagardere Travel Retail, said:

'This decision shows our commitment to provide our customers with products of the highest possible quality. Lagard re Travel Retail thanks The Humane League for their perseverance that has been instrumental in significantly improving the conditions in which animals are raised.''

Alexandria Beck, Manager, Open Wing Alliance, declared:

"Open Wing Alliance member organizations applaud Lagardere Travel Retail for committing to eliminate cruel cages from its global supply chain. As a pioneering global leader in the travel retail industry, this policy to source exclusively cage-free eggs will set a new standard for the travel industry worldwide."

Press contact:

Alexander Twose - +33 1 42 99 07 01 - a.twose@lagardere-tr.com

ABOUT LAGARDRE TRAVEL RETAIL:

One of the four divisions of Lagard re Group, Lagard re Travel Retail is a pioneering global leader in the travel retail industry. Operating 4,500 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 33 countries, Lagard re Travel Retail generates a 4 bn sales (managed 100%).

Lagard re Travel Retail has a unique holistic approach aimed at exceeding travelers expectations throughout their journey and optimizing landlords assets and partners brands.

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