Food

How Chick-fil-A's shift on antibiotic-free chicken signals an industry evolution

It was a No Antibiotics Ever brand, but now Chick-fil-A is more in line with KFC and others with a more relaxed—some might say practical—standard. Will consumers understand the nuance?
The shift on antibiotic-free chicken. | Animation by Nico Heins

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