Cebu Pacific Catering Services (CPCS) has committed to sourcing 100% cage-free eggs across its operations by 2030, earning praise from international NGO Lever Foundation for its commitment.
In a news release, CPCS said this move aligns the company with a growing global movement among airline caterers to improve animal welfare standards in their supply chains.
Sherwin B. Olivar, General Manager at Cebu Pacific Catering Services, said that the company’s decision is part of its dedication to meeting global sustainability standards while ensuring the highest quality in airline catering.
“Our commitment to sourcing 100% cage-free eggs by 2030 reflects CPCS’s ongoing efforts to implement responsible sourcing practices that adhere to international standards,” Olivar said.
CPCS, a joint venture between MacroAsia Corporation, Cathay Pacific Catering Services of Hong Kong, and MGO Pacific Resources Corporation, prepares over 2,000 meals daily for international flights at Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
This commitment follows similar pledges from major airline caterers worldwide, including Cathay Pacific Catering Services in Hong Kong, signaling a unified shift towards more responsible sourcing practices within the industry.
Robyn del Rosario, Sustainability Program Manager at Lever Foundation, praised CPCS for its leadership in sustainability.
“CPCS’s full transition to cage-free eggs demonstrates its strong commitment to improving animal welfare in the airline catering sector,” said del Rosario. “Their decision will set a positive example and influence regional supply chains, showing how international partnerships can drive meaningful change in the aviation services industry.”
Cage-free egg production, where hens are allowed to roam freely in open indoor environments, not only improves animal welfare but also reduces food safety risks. Research by the European Food Safety Authority found that cage-free egg farms are up to 25 times less likely to be contaminated with key strains of salmonella compared to caged egg farms.
The production of caged eggs has already been banned in several countries, including across Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and parts of India, Australia, and the United States.
With a growing number of consumers opting to forgo eggs altogether to help laying hens, this transition marks a significant step toward a more humane and sustainable food supply.
Lever Foundation, a global NGO, works with leading companies to promote more sustainable and humane sourcing of animal protein and plant-based foods. Through its work, Lever Foundation is helping companies like CPCS develop sourcing strategies that improve both animal welfare and food safety.
