Cebu Pacific Catering Services Moves Toward Cage-Free Eggs by 2030

Cebu Pacific’s catering arm is taking a big step in sustainability. Cebu Pacific Catering Services (CPCS) recently announced it will shift to using 100% cage-free eggs in all its operations by the year 2030. The move is part of a growing trend among global airline food providers to improve animal welfare and embrace more ethical sourcing methods.

Each day, CPCS prepares thousands of meals for international flights at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The company is a joint venture between MacroAsia Corporation, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Catering Services, and MGO Pacific Resources Corporation. With this latest decision, CPCS joins the ranks of other major global caterers, including its own partner Cathay Pacific, who are now putting animal welfare at the heart of their supply chains.

The shift to cage-free eggs means hens will no longer be confined in small battery cages. Instead, they will be housed in open indoor environments where they can move freely, perch, and nest. According to research from the European Food Safety Authority, cage-free systems greatly reduce the risk of salmonella contamination. In fact, the risk is up to 25 times lower than in caged systems. That’s one of the reasons why countries like the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and several others have already banned caged egg production.

Sherwin B. Olivar, General Manager of CPCS, emphasized that this move supports their commitment to high-quality food and sustainability. “This step is part of our responsibility to align with global standards and ensure that what we serve onboard meets not just taste, but ethical expectations,” he said.

Robyn del Rosario from Lever Foundation, the NGO that collaborated with CPCS on this initiative, praised the company for leading by example. “This commitment shows how the airline catering industry can use global partnerships to push for positive change,” she added.

With more travelers paying attention to how their food is made, this kind of change could influence how other companies in the aviation industry approach sourcing in the future.