Hannah Surowinski
Delivering real wins for hens worldwide, PepsiCo publishes a long-overdue look at its cage-free progress.
Every so often, a company does something that makes you squint at the page. PepsiCo did exactly that with its ESG report.
When this year’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report came out, we checked for its global 100% cage-free commitment. It wasn’t there. Not a word.
When a major animal welfare commitment disappears from a report, questions follow. We reached out right away to flag the issue and explain how the omission would affect its upcoming Fair & Fowl report ranking. PepsiCo understood the stakes immediately.
Then came something most people wouldn’t expect from a $91 billion giant: it moved fast. Calls were set, meetings happened, and updates followed. It provided weekly updates as it worked toward a public statement. The speed and consistency stood out for a corporation of its size.
Then its new public update went live—and it was good. Really good.
What’s in the report
70% of PepsiCo’s global egg procurement is now cage-free.
That’s a 50% increase from its last reporting cycle. It’s a major shift that means many more hens are finally able to stretch their wings.
It has reached 100% cage-free in the US, Europe, and Canada.
These regions are now fully transitioned, closing major chapters in its global commitment. Each milestone brings real wins for hens who no longer have to live cramped inside cages.
It remains committed to achieving 100% cage-free globally by the end of 2025.
The timeline hasn’t changed. It’s still moving toward a full global transition by the end of this year.
Where cage-free supply is limited, it is reformulating recipes to reduce or eliminate eggs.
It’s a notable shift: choosing to adjust products rather than rely on caged-egg supply. Moves like this directly reduce the number of hens kept in systems that cause suffering.
Up next: more change
Some companies are still taking their time, and some commitments haven’t moved in years. And there are still supply chains where hens spend their lives in cramped cages. We can hold them accountable.
That’s why the Fair & Fowl Report exists. It keeps every commitment in view.
If you want to help guide the next round of progress, stay with us. When another company needs a push, you’ll be the first to know. Because your voice matters.
