Sainsbury's accused of not revealing real reason for axing brown eggs: 'Should be ashamed'

Sainsbury's accused of not revealing real reason for axing brown eggs: 'Should be ashamed'EXCLUSIVE: A critic of Sainsbury's plan claims the move has more to do with profits than helping the environment Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Jon King, News Reporter 14:55, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Updated: 14:56, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Sainsbury's is cutting sales of brown eggs amid efforts to become more sustainable (Image: Getty)Sainsbury's has been accused of not revealing the real reason for axing brown eggs in a net zero crackdown dismissed by one critic as "nonsense". Britain's second biggest supermarket chain is planning to sell only white eggs in its own brand ranges after finding they have a 12.7% lower carbon footprint than brown eggs. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The retail giant said making the switch will also help it support customers to make more sustainable dietary choices, while maintaining "the excellent taste, quality and nutrition they expect". Critics of Sainsbury's move claimed on Friday (June 5) that it has nothing to do with the environment. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyAndrew Montford, Director of c...