CAGE-FREE TRACKER
Towards a Cage-Free Future: Monitoring Progress in Latin America
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.
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.
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 83 companies that have set 2025 as their deadline for full cage-free implementation, but 45 of these have not reported or provided specific data on Latin America
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 Tier C in the report, and Red Flags Tier D.
PARTICIPATION BY COUNTRY
1
Argentina
29 (61.70%) of the 47 companies with published commitments reported progress, and only 21 (44.68%) provided regional or national reports for Argentina.
2
Chile
32 (62.75%) of the 51 companies with published commitments reported progress, and only 23 (45.1%) provided regional or national reports for Chile.
3
Colombia
40 (58.82%) of the 68 companies with published commitments reported progress, and only 29 (42.65%) provided regional or national reports for Colombia.
4
Ecuador
15 (78.95%) of the 19 companies with published commitments reported progress, and only 8 (42.11%) provided regional or national reports for Ecuador.
5
Peru
23 (85.19%) of the 27 companies with published commitments reported progress, and only 14 (51.85%) provided regional or national reports for Peru.
6
Uruguay
14 (93%) of the 15 companies with published commitments reported progress, and only 9 (60%) provided regional or national reports for Uruguay.
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COMPANIES WITHIN 2025 DEADLINE
