---
title: Benefits of free-range food products
description: "Free-range farming is crucial for those supporting sustainable and ethical farming and, in turn, sustainable and ethical products. The topic of free-range products goes hand-in-hand with our monthly theme of Health & Wellbeing as there are plenty of benefits to using free-range products.
What i"
---

[Springvale Foods Industry Insights & Updates ](https://info.springvalefoods.co.uk/industry-insights-updates)

# [Benefits of free-range food products](https://info.springvalefoods.co.uk/industry-insights-updates/news/benefits-of-free-range-food-products)

 Written by [Springvale Foods](https://info.springvalefoods.co.uk/industry-insights-updates/author/springvale-foods) | Jan 27, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Free-range farming is crucial for those supporting sustainable and ethical farming and, in turn, sustainable and ethical products. The topic of free-range products goes hand-in-hand with our monthly theme of Health & Wellbeing as there are plenty of benefits to using free-range products.

## What is free-range?

Free-range is a term applied to animal-based food products, such as eggs, dairy and meat. This term refers to the way animals are farmed and housed. “Free-range animals are animals that have some access to the outdoors. How much access, how often, and how big the outdoor area is can vary greatly.” [Explains RSPCA](https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/what-is-the-difference-between-free-range-outdoor-bred-organic-sow-stall-free-rspca-approved/).

*Related: [What Is The Difference Between Organic And Non-Organic Foods?](https://www.springvalefoods.co.uk/news/what-is-the-difference-between-organic-and-non-organic-foods)*

**

## What are free-range eggs?

Free-range eggs come from birds that enjoy unlimited access to outdoor pastures during the daytime. At night, free range birds are kept safe in barns with a maximum of nine birds per square meter. Free-range birds must also have litter to ensure they perform natural behaviours, and this litter must cover at least one-third of the floor surface.

## What is free-range dairy?

Unlike free-range eggs, there are no laws in place to define free-range dairy production. However, [according to the Free Range Dairy Network](https://freerangedairy.org/frequently-asked-questions/), “free range dairy cows should be given the freedom to graze for a minimum of six months a year.” Even though free-range dairy farmers house their cows during the winter months as grass stops growing and the fields are wet and muddy, farmers are still required to maintain a high level of grass in the dairy cows’ diet.

## Benefits of free-range food products.

### **Better quality and better taste.**

Animals that move regularly and have a healthy lifestyle result in higher quality produce. This includes meat, dairy and eggs. Free-range meat is better quality as the animal has had a more natural diet which results in lower fat content. Free-range eggs are also often richer and contain more minerals and vitamins inside the yolk.

### **Happier animals.**

Free-range animals are happier. They have better living conditions, are healthier, are able to exercise natural behaviours and are less vulnerable to diseases.

### **Sustainable and ethical.**

Free-range farming is sustainable and ethical. All of these benefits clearly impact the produce itself. So, it comes as no surprise that free-range food products are overall a better choice.

## What free-range food products do we offer?

## [Sauce Shop Original Mayo](https://www.springvalefoods.co.uk/sauce-shop-original-mayo.html)

Sauce Shop uses pasteurised free-range egg yolks to make their delicious mayonnaises. This also includes [Sauce Shop Chipotle Mayo](https://www.springvalefoods.co.uk/sauce-shop-chipotle-mayo.html) and [Sauce Shop Sriracha Mayo.](https://www.springvalefoods.co.uk/sauce-shop-sriracha-mayo.html)

## [Lottie Shaw's Sloe Gin Fruit Cake](https://www.springvalefoods.co.uk/lottie-shaw-s-sloe-gin-fruit-cake.html)

Lottie Shaw’s uses only the finest ingredients for their products, including free-range eggs, locally milled flour and more. The Lottie Shaw's Sloe Gin Fruit Cake is no exception. This delicious fruit cake is made with delicious ingredients, such as free-range eggs. The indulgent [Lottie Shaw Triple Chocolate Biscuits](https://www.springvalefoods.co.uk/lottie-shaw-triple-chocolate-biscuits.html) are also made with free-range eggs.

## [Tiptree Sriracha Mayonnaise](https://www.springvalefoods.co.uk/tiptree-sriracha-mayonnaise.html)

Tiptree’s mayonnaises are made in small batches to offer better quality products. This truffle mayo is made in their nut-free factory using free-range eggs, natural oil, garlic and chilli. No artificial colours or flavours are used. Other delicious free-range Tiptree mayonnaises include [Tiptree Truffle Mayonnaise](https://www.springvalefoods.co.uk/tiptree-truffle-mayonnaise.html) and [Tiptree Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise](https://www.springvalefoods.co.uk/tiptree-roasted-garlic-mayonnaise.html).

Other fine foods inclusive of free-range products are also available. Browse our shop today to view our full selection of products available at Springvale Foods today.

[View full post](https://info.springvalefoods.co.uk/industry-insights-updates/news/benefits-of-free-range-food-products)

```json
{
  "@context" : "http://schema.org",
  "@type" : "BlogPosting",
  "author" : {
    "@type" : "Person",
    "name" : "Springvale Foods"
  },
  "dateModified" : "2023-05-18T12:28:21.913Z",
  "datePublished" : "2022-01-27T00:00:00Z",
  "headline" : "Benefits of free-range food products",
  "image" : {
    "@type" : "ImageObject",
    "height" : 380,
    "url" : "https://26189795.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26189795/Imported_Blog_Media/free-range-thumbnail-1.jpg",
    "width" : 760
  },
  "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://info.springvalefoods.co.uk/industry-insights-updates/news/benefits-of-free-range-food-products",
  "publisher" : {
    "@type" : "Organization",
    "logo" : {
      "@type" : "ImageObject",
      "height" : 60.0,
      "url" : "https://26189795.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26189795/Springvale%20Logo%20-%20%20Teal%20small.png",
      "width" : 206.89656
    },
    "name" : "Industry Insights & Product Updates"
  }
}
```