These Global Giants are Keeping Their Promises to Hens

The momentum toward a world where animals are treated as living, feeling beings—rather than mere products—is reaching a fever pitch. Your persistence and your voice are the reason cages are becoming history. When you demand transparency, corporations listen. When you stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves, the walls of factory farms begin to crumble.

Caffè Nero achieves a global milestone

Caffè Nero has officially fulfilled its global promise to spare hens from horrific cages—hitting its 100% goal ahead of its 2026 deadline. This victory spans every single one of their markets, including the UK, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, Cyprus, UAE, USA, Croatia and Oman.

Last year, the company was reporting 90% progress, but through ongoing collaboration and a commitment to doing better, they have crossed the finish line. With over 1,150 stores across the globe, the reach of this commitment is massive. It means more than an estimated 5 million eggs every year will now come from supply chains that refuse to keep hens locked in extreme confinement. Most importantly, it means more than roughly 18,000 hens annually will now be spared from cages. This is a huge win for hens across the globe and a clear signal to other international coffee chains: if Caffè Nero can eliminate cages across ten different countries, there is no excuse for anyone else to lag behind.

Pizza Express sets a new global standard

We are thrilled to share that Pizza Express has officially fulfilled its commitment to eliminate cages, achieving 100% cage-free eggs across its entire global supply chain: the UK, Republic of Ireland, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Macau, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. In their latest 2026 update, they’ve proven that where there is a will, there is a way to do better for animals.

What makes this victory particularly impactful is how they tackled markets with less cage-free availability. By purchasing egg credits in regions like Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Macau, and Saudi Arabia, Pizza Express has become the first restaurant company in the world to publicly report using this method to meet its goals. This progress and transparency is a game-changer—it sets a clear path for other corporations to follow when they claim a cage-free transition is too difficult in certain parts of the world.

In their report, Pizza Express noted that they worked closely with our team here at The Humane League to reach this milestone. This collaboration is a testament to what we can achieve when we hold corporations to a higher standard of compassion.

IHOP, Applebee’s, and Campbell’s follow through

In the United States, two major food icons have also reached the 100% mark as of the end of 2025.

Dine Brands—the parent company of IHOP and Applebee’s—is now sourcing exclusively cage-free eggs for all 3,156 of its IHOP and Applebee’s locations across all 50 US states. To put that scale into perspective, IHOP alone serves a staggering 400 million pancakes every year. By maintaining their annual benchmarks since 2020, they have set a powerful example of what consistent accountability looks like. We estimate that this move alone impacts approximately 776,000 hens, sparing them from the misery of life behind bars.

Similarly, The Campbell’s Company has reported fulfilling its goal. Campbell’s expanded its policy in 2022 to include upstream egg ingredients, making it one of the most comprehensive and transparent promises in the manufacturing sector. In addition to being the leading soup brand in the US, Campbell’s is the parent to many household favorites, including Pepperidge Farm, Swanson, Spaghettios, Rao's, Pacific Foods, and several snack brands. This achievement impacts an estimated 240,000 hens in their supply chain. Campbell’s has proven that even massive, complex supply chains can be transformed for the better when animals are prioritized.

Progress and persistence with Gategroup

While we celebrate these total victories, we are also keeping a close eye on Gategroup. The global catering giant recently published its 2025 report, showing they have reached 64% cage-free status globally—a notable jump from 55% last year. In North America, they are nearly there at 97%.

However, because they will not meet their original 2025 goal, we pushed for a concrete roadmap to achieving 100% cage-free sourcing globally. In response, Gategroup has reaffirmed its commitment and published a revised timeline to reach 100% in all regions by 2028. While their current progress is lower than we hoped and they still have work to do in regions like Latin America, Asia and Africa, the fact that they are now providing a comprehensive regional breakdown is a step toward the transparency that animals deserve.

We know this kind of progress is possible for global foodservice providers; just look at Lagardère Travel Retail, which successfully achieved 100% cage-free egg sourcing in all its markets.

You are the hero of this story

None of these wins would be possible without you. Every time you sign a petition, share an investigation, or choose a plant-based option, you are dismantling a broken food system. Your support enables us to stay at the negotiating table, backed by the power of a global movement that refuses to accept animal abuse as the norm.

We are dreaming of a world where all animals are free from human exploitation, and thanks to you, that world is getting closer every day.

Are you ready to keep the momentum going? Take action with us.