CAGE-FREE TRACKER
Following companies’ advances toward a cage-free future in Latam
ELIMINATING CAGES
In recent years, dozens of companies have published cage-free commitments for laying hens. This means we’re a few steps closer to a cage-free future. But this is just the beginning. Companies must be kept accountable while transitioning: monitoring progress and demanding transparency are the two main goals of the Cage-Free Tracker.
*Disclaimer: Please note that this ranking only reflects the period during which companies reported their progress. Any updates published by companies after July 31, 2023, may not be reflected in this report. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the latest publications and announcements by the respective companies.
WHY CAGE-FREE?
Egg production in Latin America has grown in the last few years but over 90% of egg-laying hens still spend their lives in conventional battery cages. These, are considered one of the worst practices against animals and cause them immense suffering.
90%
of the egg-laying hens live in battery cages
2023 SURVEY FINDINGS
50.43%
Enhanced transparency
Of 115 companies surveyed in Latin America, 50.43% reported their progress, signifying a notable improvement from the previous year’s 35.5%.
37.7%
Multinational companies
Of the 45 multinational companies with policies in Latin America that we contacted, 17 (37.7%) reported their progress, illustrating a growing engagement with transparency among global corporations. However, those that reported are still at very low transition levels.
16 & 11
Colombia and Argentina
Colombia and Argentina have the highest number of evaluated companies, with 16 and 11 presenting reports respectively.
Companies are progressing
21
21 companies in Latin America successfully transitioned to 100% cage-free eggs. These companies are: Anticuchos del Perú, Antigua Casona San Blas, Barilla, Cachafaz, Carne, Cinco Millas, Clementina, Colo Coffee, Danone, Dos Sucres, Explora, Groso, Grupo Jaka, Hacienda San Alonso, Hotel Vilar America, Lancaster House, Le Pain Quotidien Colombia, Mistral, Qbano, Vapiano, and Wok.
5
5 companies reported transition progress of 80% or more: Brioche Doree Argentina, Café Martinez, Castillo Forestal Four Seasons, and Pampagourmet. Meanwhile, 4 reported transition progress between 50% and 80%: Harper, Le Pain Quotidien Argentina, Minor, and Moritz Eis.
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23
Finally, 23 companies reported transition progress lower than 50%: Accor, Alimentos Colomer, Almacén de Pizzas, Arcos Dorados, Aramark, Chungo, Compass Group, Crepes & Waffles (Chile, Colombia and Ecuador), Dunkin Chile, El Trigal, Fork, Harinera del Valle, Havanna, Hotel Selina Perú, Hoteles Estelar, Juan Valdez, Kellogg, Kraft Heinz, Marriott, Newrest, and Papachos
PARTICIPATION PER COUNTRY
1
Argentina
11 out of 15 companies (73.3%) with published commitments reported their progress.
2
Chile
6 out of 16 companies (37.5%) with published commitments reported their progress.
3
Colombia
16 out of 31 companies (48.3%) with published commitments reported their progress.
4
Ecuador
2 out of 2 companies (100%) with published commitments reported their progress.
5
Peru
5 out of 5 companies (100%) with published commitments reported their progress.
6
Uruguay
1 out of 1 company (100%) with published commitment reported its progress.
7
Multinational
17 out of 45 companies (37,7%) with published commitments reported their progress.
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