The Kroger Co.
1014 Vine Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-1100
Lynn Marmer
Group Vice President
Corporate Affairs

March 29, 2005

Mr. Nathan Runkle
Executive Director
Mercy for Animals
P.O. Box 363
Columbus, OH 43216

Dear Mr. Runkle:

I am responding to your correspondence to Kroger’s Chairman and CEO concerning Animal Care Certified eggs.

Kroger is in dialogue with our suppliers and the egg and poultry industries through the FMI Animal Welfare process.

Thank you for contacting us and sharing your viewpoint.

Sincerely,
Lynn Marmer