Stuffed goose liver

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Migros describes itself as the "most sustainable retailer in the world". At the same time, Migros sells stuffed goose liver in western Switzerland. That doesn't go together.

Appeal to Migipedians: support me in stopping Migros from selling these products.

If there is a large vote in favor, it will also be a small test for me to see how Migros takes the concerns of Migipedia users seriously (many of them will also be members of the Cooperative and therefore owners)

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Guest

Dear andibaum

In contrast to Coop, which consists of only one cooperative and can issue nationwide product bans from its headquarters in Basel, Migros is structured differently and has ten cooperatives.
Migros is structured differently and the ten cooperatives have sovereignty over the product range.
have sovereignty over the product range. The independence of the cooperatives is one of the things that makes Migros special.

This also explains why we cannot issue a national ban on the sale of foie gras or other critical products, and I hope this answer helps you a little.
Best regards,

Cristina

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thimoforrer

Thank you for raising this issue.

It is well known that the production of foie gras is anything but animal-friendly. What does the Animal Welfare Act actually say? I don't know it off by heart, but in my opinion such animal husbandry should even be prohibited in Switzerland? That would then also apply to French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino, as our TSG applies nationally. Foie gras in French-speaking Switzerland would therefore probably be an imported product.

Let's make a cross-comparison: In the case of rabbit meat (which is sold in Switzerland and comes to a very large extent from Hungary), which is practically only imported, the animal welfare organization KAGfreiland has succeeded in getting the federal government to adapt its declaration law. Since 2012, rabbit meat from abroad for which the producer does not comply with the Swiss Animal Welfare Act has had to be declared as "from farming methods not permitted in Switzerland". As a result, all producers have rethought and modernized their husbandry systems so that they now produce in accordance with the Swiss TSG (at least in the production facilities that export to Switzerland).

This is of course not possible with foie gras production, as you can keep the animals as well as you like: with this feeding technique, which is necessary for foie gras, you cannot keep animals well.

Of course, I don't know to what extent the MGB has a say in the product declaration, but if the Swiss-German cooperatives are really serious about this, then the French-speaking Swiss could be forced to issue such a warning. Of course consumers will demand foie gras if they don't know what's behind it.

I, for example, like to eat horsemeat, but for some years now I have only been buying it if it comes from Switzerland. Why? Because I know how horses are kept on slaughterhouses in Canada. I have reconsidered my habits BECAUSE I have informed myself.

And consumers who are not informed ask for products they like. Consumers need a reason to abstain and in this case the reason is the background information.

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Frederica

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Stuffing geese and ducks is banned in Switzerland, as it is in many EU countries. Overfeeding the animals with the help of stuffing funnels inserted into their necks is considered cruelty to animals. However, in view of the free EU internal market, the import and sale of foie gras is still permitted.
With an annual production of around 20,000 tons, France's foie gras industry is by far the largest in the world. As early as 2006, the delicacy was placed under special protection by law as a "cultural and gastronomic heritage of France".
Source: SDA

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Guest

I once saw on TV how the poor creatures are stuffed. I can only agree - it is a terrible torture.

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The Migros cooperatives in French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino do not want to do without this business either. Sales have increased there every year, says Migros spokeswoman Martina Bosshard. Although a complete delisting is repeatedly discussed in Migros' top committees, "Migros is democratically organized, and the cooperatives in French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino have so far decided against a delisting."

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Toffie

Hi Andibaum.
I find it completely untenable - I had and still have faith in Migros. I am a so-called "Migros child". Unfortunately, this trust is put to the test time and again - be it with imported chicken in ready meals, poor quality dog food (waste, additives, Purina works with animal testing, etc.) - and now foie gras in the range! Recently, Denner - another Migros Group company - also added the product to its range.
I can't understand how a "sustainable retailer", which is repeatedly awarded prizes, can act in this way ... I don't know whether the responsible PMs have seen the pictures of how this bruised liver is produced! For me it's a disgrace - and a reason NOT to go into a Migros store again until an official NO is published!

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Toffie

Dear Cristina.
Even in a cooperative with a decentralized system, it must be possible to uphold certain ethical principles! We are talking about obvious cruelty to animals! This fact should be given more weight than regional customs.

How can you call yourselves the most sustainable retailer with such products on the shelves?

I'm sad - and the answer doesn't help at all. At least not for the tens of thousands of animals ...
Marianne

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Toffie

Dear Fonero.

It's just like a mockery .... "Apps for sustainability" .... is almost unbeatable in terms of irony. And once again gives an insight into the true interests of (almost) every market participant ... PROFIT is above all else. Even official cruelty to animals is accepted. Sad.

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Hannelore12

For me, selling foie gras does not fit in with the promises of Generation M. As you know, the Mirgos are committed to protecting nature... For me, protecting nature also means not overfeeding animals just so that you can eat a fatty organ.
I think it's terrible that the individual Migros cooperatives indirectly support animal cruelty by selling goose liver, for me this is ethically unacceptable.
I also don't understand why goose livers are sold even though the way they are produced (force-feeding) is prohibited in Switzerland.

On this subject, we should overlook the money that can be made and stop selling goose livers.

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