CAGE-FREE IS THE NEW STANDARD
More than 2,700 companies around the world have pledged to spare hens from cages. Join the movement that’s reshaping the food industry—and setting a higher bar for animal care and consumer trust.
What is a cage-free egg commitment?
A cage-free commitment is a public, written pledge to eliminate all cages for egg-laying hens across a company’s supply chain. This means hens are never confined in cages—barn systems, free-range, and organic operations allow them to roam inside the barn or shed, expressing more of their natural behaviors.
A true cage-free commitment
Includes all egg use (shell, liquid, and ingredient eggs) company-wide
Sets a clear deadline for going cage-free
Excludes any use of battery cages, enriched cages, colony cages, or combination/combi systems
In addition to the thousands of companies that have made cage-free commitments, ten US states and the European Union have also banned cages for egg-laying hens.
What does a strong policy look like?
A meaningful policy is time-bound, comprehensive, and transparent—covering all operations and all egg types, with progress reported at least annually. Here’s an example:
Our company is committed to sourcing only cage-free eggs and egg products for all locations by the end of 2026. At the end of 2024, x% of our total egg volume was from cage-free sources. We aim to increase this to x% by the end of 2025. We will report our cage-free progress percentage annually until we achieve our goal.
Explore the comprehensive list of over 2,700+ commitments from food industry leaders.
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Sodexo
“Sodexo remains proudly committed to improving animal welfare throughout its supply chain and supports any change in regulatory frameworks that raises awareness and promotes the adoption of better practices.”
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McDonald's
“We’re proud to announce that McDonald’s has met its goal of sourcing 100% cage-free eggs in the U.S. by 2025, two years ahead of our original timeline. We continue to prioritize the health and welfare of the animals in our supply chain, and we’re excited to take another meaningful step in that work.”
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Amazon Fresh
“In 2019, Amazon Fresh committed to sourcing cage-free Amazon Fresh private brand shell and liquid eggs. In 2022, we not only met this commitment, but also expanded it to our entire shell egg selection.”
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Yum! Brands
“We strive for continuous improvement in our animal welfare standards and the way we source food across markets and that includes our work on the important issue of cage-free eggs.”
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Compass Group
”We see transparency as a crucial step to building trust. By openly communicating our efforts and achievements, we can nurture trust and enable stakeholders to understand the impact of our actions.”
“Our purpose is to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. This includes ensuring decent welfare standards for animals that are reared for the ingredients used in our products.”
— Nestlé
