September 27, 2023

Jollibee Foods Corporation commits to sourcing only cage-free eggs globally

Philippines-based Jollibee Foods Corporation has issued a new pledge to shift to using only cage-free eggs across its global operations.

"Through responsible sourcing, which includes animal welfare efforts, we strive to provide our customers the highest quality and safest food offerings," the company noted in its new responsible sourcing policy. "In this direction, we commit to transition to 100% cage-free eggs in the US by 2025. Globally, we aim for 100% cage-free eggs by 2035 and we will collaborate with suppliers, partners and industry leaders to achieve this goal."

"With its new policy goal of shifting to use only cage-free eggs globally, Jollibee Foods Corporation and its numerous restaurant and café brands join a growing list of Asia-based food companies that have set timelines to end the use of cruel caged eggs," said Robyn del Rosario, Philippines corporate engagement manager at non-profit Lever Foundation, which worked on the issue with the company and several of its iconic food brands over the past 18 months.

Jollibee Foods Corporation's pledge comes on the heels of similar commitments made by close to 20 other prominent Philippines-based food and beverage groups since the start of last year, including 75% of hospitality groups in the Philippines as well as convenience and retail players. It also follows similar pledges in recent years from most other major QSR restaurant groups, including Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Dunkin Donuts and Costa Coffee.

- Lever Foundation