Free-range eggs in gingerbread

Eaglesue · 2021-12-12T20:16:33.094Z

For years I have been buying the St. Nicholas gingerbread without filling, 4 pieces in a package and each with a St. Nicholas sticker on it. I love these gingerbread cookies and look forward to them every year. And although I always pay attention to what's inside almost every product I buy, I've never checked the ingredients used in these gingerbread cookies. And what do I see? They use barn eggs! From barn farming! Why barn eggs and not free-range? I'm very disappointed and won't be buying the gingerbread any more.

M-Infoline

Hello Eaglesue, thank you very much for your message. How nice that the cookies are one of your favorites. I can understand your disappointment about barn eggs. Our own industry, Jowa AG, is committed to using only eggs from animal-friendly husbandry (regardless of whether they are free-range or barn eggs) for production. In addition to the legal requirements, Migros has introduced the winter garden (covered, weather-protected fresh air area) as standard for barn rearing. From our point of view, too, it would certainly be desirable to use only free-range eggs. However, in view of the current shortage of eggs (in Switzerland and Europe), it is unfortunately not possible to change over. Unfortunately, it is already very costly to cover our demand for barn eggs. Nevertheless, we are continuing to monitor the issue closely and will make adjustments if necessary. I ask for your patience. Kind regards, Tabea

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Eaglesue

M-Infoline

Hello Eaglesue, thank you very much for your message. How nice that the cookies are one of your favorites. I can understand your disappointment about barn eggs. Our own industry, Jowa AG, is committed to using only eggs from animal-friendly husbandry (regardless of whether they are free-range or barn eggs) for production. In addition to the legal requirements, Migros has introduced the winter garden (covered, weather-protected fresh air area) as standard for barn rearing. From our point of view, too, it would certainly be desirable to use only free-range eggs. However, in view of the current shortage of eggs (in Switzerland and Europe), it is unfortunately not possible to change over. Unfortunately, it is already very costly to cover our demand for barn eggs. Nevertheless, we are continuing to monitor the issue closely and will make adjustments if necessary. I ask for your patience. Kind regards, Tabea

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Dear Tabea And thank you for the detailed explanation of my concerns. As I can see from your comments, the real concern is the shortage of eggs. Unfortunately, I didn't know that, but it shows me once again that we are suffering from overpopulation. In any case, I'm thinking about buying the gingerbread again after all. Migros' idea with the winter garden is a great idea! I hope so much that these chickens are doing well! I will keep myself informed about this. Many thanks and best wishes, Susanna

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M-Infoline

Eaglesue

Dear Tabea And thank you for the detailed explanation of my concerns. As I can see from your comments, the real concern is the shortage of eggs. Unfortunately, I didn't know that, but it shows me once again that we are suffering from overpopulation. In any case, I'm thinking about buying the gingerbread again after all. Migros' idea with the winter garden is a great idea! I hope so much that these chickens are doing well! I will keep myself informed about this. Many thanks and best wishes, Susanna

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Hello Eaglesue, thank you very much for your kind feedback. I'm pleased that you appreciate our efforts and that you might buy the gingerbread again :-). Unfortunately, the shortage of raw materials throughout Switzerland and Europe does indeed present us with a challenge. As already mentioned, we are continuing to address the issue. As soon as the situation changes, we will be happy to make adjustments. Best regards, Tabea

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Twilight

A little tip for next year: since this year, Coop has been offering a vegan version of the Chlaus gingerbread, i.e. without eggs and honey. Santa Claus wears a blue cape on the packaging ;-). It works without and tastes just as good.

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Twilight

M-Infoline

Hello Eaglesue, thank you very much for your kind feedback. I'm pleased that you appreciate our efforts and that you might buy the gingerbread again :-). Unfortunately, the shortage of raw materials throughout Switzerland and Europe does indeed present us with a challenge. As already mentioned, we are continuing to address the issue. As soon as the situation changes, we will be happy to make adjustments. Best regards, Tabea

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Dear Migipedia team, or simply develop vegan Chlaus gingerbread, Coop has done it ;-).

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AG_2

Twilight

A little tip for next year: since this year, Coop has been offering a vegan version of the Chlaus gingerbread, i.e. without eggs and honey. Santa Claus wears a blue cape on the packaging ;-). It works without and tastes just as good.

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Great, thanks for your tip. I immediately lost my desire for gingerbread when I read that the eggs are barn eggs. I'm happy to pay more for that.

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Eier aus Bodenhaltung im Lebkuchen

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