All of our fresh eggs are from carefully selected farm-assured British farms. The farms are independently audited to make sure our livestock standards are followed.
There are 3 key types of egg available at Tesco:
Value caged eggs
Free-range eggs
Organic eggs
Tesco Value Eggs
All Tesco Market Value eggs come from hens that are reared in cages. As of January 2012 it will be illegal to source eggs from hens reared in traditional conventional cages. Hens will be reared in enriched cages. The enriched cages provide features such as perches, nest boxes, scratch mats and more head space. In advance of these legislation changes all Tesco Market Value eggs will be from enriched cages by August 2011. The farmers who manage our hens have had experience in agriculture and ensure the birds are provided with good quality feed and water. All of the farms are independently audited by the British Lion Code to ensure compliance with the standards and subject to independent audits conducted on behalf of Tesco.
Tesco Free Range Eggs
Our Free-range hens are free to roam during daylight hours and have shelter when they want it. Our farmers use breeds specially selected for good ranging and hardiness. They have free access to food and fresh water when they need it; their feed is a balanced diet providing all of the nutrients needed for good health. . Outside they can scratch around and enjoy the space and fresh air. Hens can dust bathe, perch and lay eggs in nest boxes where the eggs are collected daily by our farmers. All of the farms are independently audited by the British Lion Code to ensure compliance with the standards and subject to independent audits conducted on behalf of Tesco.
Tesco Organic Eggs
All of our Tesco Organic eggs farms are managed according to the standards laid down by one of the organic schemes, such as Organic Farmers & Growers. During the daylight hours the hens are free to roam outside on organic pasture; naturally chickens can be anxious with open spaces, this is why our organic pasture has covers in the form of trees, bushes and other shaded areas. All of the feed is organic certified with the majority being organic cereals. All of the farms are independently audited by the British Lion Code to ensure compliance with the standards and subject to independent audits conducted on behalf of Tesco.