Ask Kroger investors to press for a clear cage-free plan

Why it's urgent

There is no fixed deadline. The page does not identify a shareholder meeting, vote or other dated decision.

The strategy

Investors can raise animal welfare with management and in shareholder engagement, which can carry weight. For a non-shareholder, the effect is likely small, and the outcome depends on investors choosing to press Kroger.

Why it scored 50

Scale: Huge

Roughly 1 million to 10 million hens, a guess: Animal Equality says 'millions' of hens are affected without a count, so this is an estimate based on Kroger's size.

Severity: Serious

A move to cage-free housing is a meaningful welfare improvement, but the action is indirect.

Chance of success: Long shot

Kroger has already weakened its commitment and, per Animal Equality, has been unresponsive, with no sign of a pending investor decision.

Your difference: Small

One email among about 1,634 others reported on the page, with no sign each is counted, and the action is aimed at investors.