Compass Group India backs cage-free egg transition with credits and training center

Compass Group India has purchased approximately 4,000 cage-free credits through Global Food Partners' Impact Incentives programme, offsetting four million caged eggs. The funds flow directly to three Indian farms to expand cage-free capacity. Alongside the credit purchase, Compass Group India and its foundation have established a cage-free and free-range training center near Bangalore, with Global Food Partners serving as technical partner.

"Compass Group India has shown enormous leadership and innovation in not only their own cage-free commitments, but also in driving substantial, foundational change in how eggs are produced and supplied throughout India."

—Elissa Lane, CEO, Global Food Partners

• Each cage-free credit offsets the purchase of 1,000 caged eggs, with Compass Group India's initial purchase totaling four million eggs.
• The new training center outside Bangalore will teach best practices in cage-free and free-range egg production, aiming to help farmers achieve long-term sustainability and profitability.
• Other companies using the Impact Incentives programme include Kellanova, Best Western Hotels, Lagardère Travel Retail, and Pizza Express.
• By combining direct cage-free sourcing with credits for supply-chain shortfalls, participating companies can report full compliance with cage-free commitments.