date:Nov 13, 2012
and free range carry little meaning, because they lack clear standards or a verification system.
Despite this, consumers are willing to pay more for free range eggs and poultry, and studies show they value natural over organic, which is governed by lengthy federal regulations.
But some consumers and watchdog groups are becoming more vigilant.
In October, the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against Petaluma, Calif., organic egg producer of Judy's Eggs over free range claims. The com