Jamie Gittins
The popular restaurant chain with over 1,200 outlets has pledged to stop using caged eggs.
In a major victory for hens, the South African multinational restaurant chain will no longer sell eggs from caged hens in all markets by 2030 at the latest.
Nando’s commitment to a 100% global cage-free policy marks another victory for chicken welfare and showcases the continued progress of cage-free across the globe.
The multinational chain operates in 30 countries. While Nando's restaurants in the UK and Ireland already use cage-free eggs, this global commitment now means that they will also move to 100% cage-free eggs (including whole eggs and eggs as an ingredient) in New Zealand and Australia by 2023; North America and South Africa by 2025; and Malaysia and Singapore by 2027.
Nando's joins other major companies including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Burger King, Wagamama's, Unilever, and Nestlé in ditching cages from their global supply chains.
A recent report from the Open Wing Alliance (a global coalition of 80 animal protection organisations founded by the Humane League), found that 88% of all cage-free egg commitments with deadlines of 2021 or earlier have been fulfilled, demonstrating that, overwhelmingly, companies are following through on their commitments to end the cruel practice.
In cage-free environments, egg-laying hens are no longer confined to cruel cages. Although they remain locked in small enclosures, they have access to more space, sometimes even including a place to perch above the ground. While cages frustrate the natural behaviours of hens - such as dust-bathing and nesting — cage-free housing allows them to engage in these activities, dramatically improving their quality of life.
Momentum is building around the world to demand better for chickens, and forward-thinking companies are signing onto the movement. Together, we can push the rest to join us in ending the abuse of animals. To help make a change, you can join us in our fight against cages.
