cage-free

CPF has applied the European cage-free standard at Wang Somboon farm. The closed chicken house has a low stocking density of 7 laying hens/sqm compared with the general standard of a maximum of 9 hens/sqm. Photo: CPF
03-09-2021 | Article

CP Foods revs up cage-free production

Engagement with producers is vital, as it signals a commitment to transition towards a cage-free supply. Photo: Henk Riswick
02-08-2021 | News

Sustainability lessons from the hospitality sector

Industry body United Egg Producers says the number of hens housed in conventional cage environments is decreasing as producers, retailers and food manufacturers transition to cage-free eggs. Photo: Bert Jansen
26-07-2021 | Article

Cage-free eggs: US food companies under pressure

Consumers around the world are increasingly demanding eggs from free-range hens. Vietnam is joining other Southeast Asian countries in the movement. - Photo: Lennon Cheng
21-07-2021 | News

First cage-free barn opened in Vietnam

The United States egg industry continues its march on expansion of cage-free, free-range and pasture egg layers to the detriment of cages. Photo: Bert Jansen
09-07-2021 | News

US pulse check on EU move to ban caged birds

Photo: Ton Kastermans Fotografie
14-06-2021 | News

European Parliament votes to ban the use of cages by 2027

John Brunnquell has built up a business that is a major player in the American free-range and pasture-raised egg movement. Photo: Egg Innovations
24-05-2021 | Article

US farm pushing forward free-range egg sales

Deputy CEO of EAST, Yu-Min Chen: The supply of cage-free eggs in Taiwan is rising dramatically as consumers seek out ethical, sustainable alternatives in the supermarket aisle. Photo: Freepic
17-02-2021 | News

Taiwanese retailers’ egg supply chains benchmarked

Costco will continue to increase the percentage of cage free produced eggs over time, with a goal of eventually getting to 100%. Photo: Henk Riswick
09-12-2020 | News

Costco to ban the use of cages in its global supply chain

To meet the growing demand, China will have to implement a significant transition in its egg production systems. Photo: Henk Riswick
02-12-2020 | News

China playing catch up with West’s cage-free egg production