In this episode, we sit down with Dawn Neo, the Director of Corporate Engagement at Global Food Partners, to delve into the transformative steps companies are taking towards cage-free implementation in Asia. As a trailblazer in this field, Dawn shares her invaluable experience and insights, offering a unique perspective on the evolution and future of the cage-free movement in the region. Join us for an enlightening conversation that uncovers the challenges, successes, and innovative strategies driving this critical change.

We had the pleasure of hosting Jub Nongchanok Stananonth, the General Manager of The Coffee Club Thailand, under Minor Food Group. With restaurants across Thailand, Jub shares how The Coffee Club has been able to transition to cage-free sourcing, and proactively communicate the initiative to guests. She shares effective marketing and communication strategies, tips for food businesses who want to go cage free, and the overwhelming positive feedback from guests. Tune in to learn more about their cage-free journey and how offering cage-free eggs has increased customer satisfaction!

In this episode, we sit down with Richard Tan, the Vice President of Procurement for the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Greater China) at Marriott International. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Richard shares his journey, successes, and valuable advice on transitioning to cage free eggs as a hospitality leader in Asia. He recounts eye-opening visits to conventional caged farms, and how seeing the condition of the animals in cages instilled in him a personal conviction to create change and do the right thing.

Richard talks about Marriott's cage-free progress in Asia, and outlines three pivotal actions that have helped him instil supplier confidence. He shares Marriott's goal of achieving 50% cage-free implementation within the next 12 months, and imparts strategic advice for those implementing similar commitments in the hospitality sector.

As the episode concludes, Richard leaves us with a piece of advice that helps keep him grounded: "how you do business is as important as the business that you do," advocating for introspection and purposeful change in the pursuit of a sustainable and humane future.