Global Food Partners and Certified Humane have reached a major milestone for Vietnam’s egg industry with the certification of the Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative to the Certified Humane standard, one of the world’s leading farm animal welfare standards.
The certification is the result of a multi-year partnership launched between GFP and the Cooperative in 2024 to transition its entire flock of 50,000 hensto a 100% cage-free system – one of the largest transitions to cage free in Vietnam and across Asia.
GFP provided technical support throughout the transition, including barn retrofitting, implementation of animal welfare best practices, and preparation of the farm to meet Certified Humane standards.
“Our partnership and this certification are powerful examples of how producers in Vietnam can successfully transition to cage-free systems, expand market access, and meet the growing demand from food and hospitality businesses,” said Jayasimha Nuggehalli, chief program officer and co-founder of Global Food Partners. “As companies accelerate progress toward their cage-free commitments and reporting, having reliable, locally produced supply is more important than ever.”
The certification comes at a critical time, as food and hospitality companies across Vietnam and Asia – including Marriott International, Accor, Hilton, Mondelez International, and Compass Group – scale up cage-free sourcing to meet their commitments.
