A new Lever Foundation report shows that 78 % of chain‑restaurant locations in the Philippines plan to stop using caged eggs. The 2025 Philippines Restaurant Industry Cage‑Free Egg Scorecard examined 67 major brands. Forty‑seven of those brands, operating 11,277 outlets, have pledged to switch fully to cage‑free eggs. The pledge includes local favorites such as Jollibee, Max’s, Chowking, Mang Inasal, Red Ribbon, Greenwich and Shakey’s. International chains like KFC, Dunkin’, Pizza Hut, Subway and Burger King also made the commitment.
Robyn Del Rosario, Sustainability Program Lead at Lever Foundation, said, “The Philippines restaurant industry has demonstrated remarkable leadership in adopting cage‑free egg policies.” She added, “With 70 % of major restaurant brands—representing 78 % of chain restaurant locations across the country—already committed to cage‑free egg sourcing, we’re witnessing the sector’s recognition that animal welfare, food safety, and sustainability are essential business priorities.”
Cage‑free systems let hens move, nest, perch, dust‑bathe and take short flights. Studies show that eggs from such hens are safer, more nutritious and of higher quality. The Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards issued animal‑welfare guidelines for cage‑free eggs in 2020. Consumer demand for plant‑based options is also growing.
Three large groups added cage‑free policies for 2,140 locations in the past year. They are 333 Foods (BreadTalk, Nanyang, Banana Leaf), Max’s Group (Pancake House, Yellow Cab) and Century Pacific Food (Shakey’s, Potato Corner, Peri‑Peri). Only 20 brands still serve caged eggs. Those include Goldilocks, Army Navy, Wildflour, Nono’s, Italianni’s, McDonald’s and Starbucks. Goldilocks promised a cage‑free policy by the end of 2025 but has not yet delivered.
The scorecard ranks companies on a four‑tier scale: A for 100 % cage‑free implementation in the Philippines, B for global commitment with a timeline, C for Philippines‑specific commitment with a timeline, and F for no policy. Del Rosario said, “The transformation we’re seeing is remarkable, and we’re eager to collaborate with the remaining companies and share the learnings from industry leaders who’ve already made successful commitments.” She added, “The path forward is clear, and we’re confident more brands will catch up with this industry‑wide shift in the year ahead. Cage‑free sourcing is not just a more ethical choice—it’s becoming the baseline expectation from consumers and the competitive standard in the Philippines.”
Lever Foundation is a global NGO that works with companies to improve food sourcing for humane, safe and sustainable supply chains.
