Campbell’s Shareholders Reject Disclosing Cage-Free Egg Details

Campbell Soup Co. investors on Wednesday voted against a proposal asking the canned foods business to shed more light on its plans to meet its cage-free egg commitment.

The proposal, submitted by the Humane Society of the United States, said that Campbell’s should clarify how it expects to meet its goal of sourcing only cage-free eggs globally by 2025.

The bid questioned the company’s resolve, noting that “13 years after starting to source cage-free eggs, seven years after pledging to reach 100%, and with its 2025 deadline approaching, Campbell’s percentage is still just in the ...