Compass Group India invests in cage-free egg production in partnership with Global Food Partners

Compass Group India has announced a partnership with Global Food Partners to support the expansion of cage-free egg production in India through a farmer incentive programme and training activities.

According to the companies, Compass Group India has purchased around 4,000 cage-free credits through GFP’s Impact Incentives programme. According to GFP, each credit corresponds to 1,000 eggs, for a total of approximately four million eggs. The companies stated that the funds will support three Indian egg farms in expanding cage-free production capacity and related logistics infrastructure.

The companies said the initiative aims to address current limitations in local cage-free egg supply while supporting producers transitioning away from conventional cage systems.

In parallel, Compass Group India, through the Compass Group Foundation and with GFP as technical partner, has launched a cage-free and free-range training centre near Bangalore. The centre is intended to provide practical support to local farmers moving towards cage-free and free-range systems, including training on egg production management and farm sustainability.

Global Food Partners said the programme is designed to help food companies support cage-free production even when local supply chains are not yet fully developed. The organisation currently focuses on egg production projects in Asia and also operates in Europe, North America, Latin America and the Middle East.

Compass Group India is part of Compass Group PLC, an international provider of food and support services operating in sectors including workplace catering, education and healthcare.

According to GFP, other companies using the Impact Incentives model as part of their cage-free sourcing strategies include Kellanova, Best Western Hotels, Lagardère Travel Retail and PizzaExpress.