WHY CAGE-FREE?
Although battery cages have been banned in several countries due to their cruelty and the public health risks they pose, 90% of the world’s egg-laying hens are still kept in cages. In Latin America, there are 610 million egg-laying hens, 87% of which are caged.
ADVANCING CAGE-FREE
In recent years, dozens of companies in Latin America have committed to eliminating cages in egg production. This brings us closer to a cage-free future, but it’s just the beginning. Companies must be held accountable as they transition, and the Cage-Free Tracker aims to monitor their progress and demand transparency.
Red and Orange Flags: Who’s Falling Behind on Their Cage-Free Egg Supply Commitments?
Time to act
Join us in demanding accountability from these companies. Call for transparency and progress to create a cage-free future by 2025.
There are 119 companies that have set 2025 as their deadline for full cage-free implementation, but 40 of these have not reported.
Red Flags*:
These companies made a promise to eliminate cages by 2025, yet have published no progress or updates. This isn’t good enough—millions of animals continue to suffer in cruel cages.
Orange Flags*:
These companies have reported their implementation progress globally, but they lack transparency on their operations in Latin America. It’s time for them to step up and fulfill their commitments across all regions.
Orange flags are placed at level D.1 of the report, and red flags at level E.
PARTICIPATION BY COUNTRY
1
Argentina
51.61% of Argentine companies report, 16 out of 31.
Of the 54 multinationals included in the report, 38 operate in Argentina.
2
Chile
50% of Chilean companies report, 8 out of 16.
Of the 54 multinationals included in the report, 43 operate in Chile.
3
Colombia
73.17% of Colombian companies report, 30 out of 41.
Of the 54 multinationals included in the report, 45 operate in Colombia.
4
Ecuador
One Ecuadorian company is included and has already achieved 100% implementation of its commitment; therefore, it is placed at level A.1.
Of the 54 multinationals included in the report, 30 operate in Ecuador.
5
Peru
4 Peruvian companies are included and have already achieved 100% implementation of their commitment; therefore, they are placed at level A.1.
Of the 54 multinationals included in the report, 35 operate in Peru.
6
Uruguay
One local company is included in the report but not ranked, as it eliminated the use of eggs from its supply chain.
Of the 54 multinationals included in the report, 21 operate in Uruguay.
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