Cracking it: Retailers and producers line up to embrace cage-free egg market
By Richard Whitehead Egg producers and retailers have been rushing to climb onto the cage-free juggernaut as Asian consumers start to show a preference for more humanely produced eggs.
According to Singapore food consultancy Global Food Partners, there is a strong possibility that cage-free eggs will become the standard egg variety in Asia by 2025.
Elissa Lane, its Chief Executive, said cage-free eggs are becoming more popular as food safety, animal welfare and sustainability gain a bigger influence on consumer choices. Even segments hit hardest by the pandemic, such as hospitality and foodservice, are planning to adopt cage-free eggs in greater numbers.