Chicken Well-Being Statement

At Winn-Dixie, we believe in respecting the animals we rely on. Our mission is to provide consistent, high-quality chicken that was raised with the highest animal welfare standards.

All Know & Love chicken is American Humane Certified and audited by a third-party. These standards were developed by a Scientific Advisory Committee and evolve as science becomes available. Some current welfare standards include:

1. Stocking density is carefully managed to support bird health and comfort, following American Humane Certified standards, which prioritize animal welfare outcomes such as mobility, growth, air quality and overall living conditions.
2. There must be a written Animal Health Plan derived by a poultry veterinarian.
3. There must be a Comprehensive Nutritional Plan developed by a poultry nutritionist.
4. A minimum four hours of darkness per day and a minimum light level of 10 lux.
5. All birds must be properly processed prior to end-of-life.
6. There is no specific breed. However, birds must meet criteria for low levels of lameness and high levels of livability.

Know & Love chickens are fed a pesticide-free, vegetarian diet, without the use of antibiotics, steroids, growth stimulants or hormones. They’re also raised in a cage-free, low-stress environment.

We will continue to partner with suppliers that champion humane chicken welfare standards and ensure compliance via third-party auditing.