Thailand’s Cage-Free Movement Grows as Salada Organic Kitchen Becomes the Latest Company to Work with Sinergia Animal

Across Thailand, more food businesses are beginning to take a closer look at where their ingredients come from, and the impact behind them.

As part of this shift, Salada Organic Kitchen has committed to using 100% cage-free eggs across its operations, including shell eggs, processed eggs, and all third-party products containing eggs. The move marks another step forward for animal welfare in Thailand’s food sector.

“At Salada, we believe that good food shouldn’t only be good for the people who consume it, it should be good from the very beginning of its supply chain,” said Benjawan Charuchiewpanich, owner of Salada Organic Kitchen.

“Choosing cage-free eggs is something we genuinely wanted to do, because we see animal welfare as part of food quality,” she added.

She noted that while change takes time, the team is committed to improving gradually and responsibly. “Our goal is for Salada to be not only a healthy restaurant, but also part of a community that takes real responsibility for society.”

Why cage-free matters

Today, around 50 million laying hens in Thailand are still raised in battery cages, confined spaces roughly the size of an A4 sheet of paper. In these conditions, hens are unable to fully spread their wings, move freely, or express natural behaviors.

More companies in Thailand are beginning to factor these considerations into their sourcing decisions.

“For many businesses, this is no longer a distant goal, it’s something they are starting to act on now,” said Saneekan Rosamontri, Managing Director of Sinergia Animal in Thailand.

“Each commitment helps move the industry forward in a practical way. In Thailand, where cage-free systems are still emerging, early adopters play an important role in setting direction for the rest of the market,” she added.

Salada Organic Kitchen joins companies such as IKEA Thailand and ONYX Hospitality Group in committing to source 100% cage-free eggs, signaling growing alignment within Thailand’s food and hospitality sector toward more responsible sourcing practices.

While this progress is encouraging, the next phase will be critical. Several companies such as Inspire Brands, Food Passion have set 2025 targets but have yet to publicly report on their progress, making transparency and follow-through increasingly important.

“We hope this step encourages other companies in Thailand to take similar action. The pathway is clear, and the impact, both for animal welfare and consumer trust, is undeniable,” said Piengfah Chumwangwapee, Corporate Engagement Lead - Asia.

Sinergia Animal will continue working with companies to support their transition to cage-free sourcing, helping turn commitments into concrete action and contributing to a more responsible, humane food system in Thailand.