What does it really take to turn a cage-free commitment into meaningful change in the retail sector?

In our latest podcast episode, our CEO Elissa speaks with Yuvlinda Susanta, General Manager of Corporate Affairs and Strategic Event Management, and Achmad Achyari, Head of Strategy and Sustainability at PT Lion Super Indo, Indonesia’s leading food retailer.

Super Indo has been partnering with GFP over the past few years to support cage-free implementation, including technical training for their suppliers on best-practice cage-free production.

As Yuvlinda and Achmad explain:
“Meaningful change requires collaboration rather than compliance itself.”

They share practical lessons from Super Indo’s experience. From helping suppliers overcome investment and technical challenges, to building confidence in market demand and making sustainability work within the realities of price-sensitive consumers.

We also discuss:

• The three things that can make cage-free implementation successful within a company
• How to build capability across the supply chang
• Lessons other companies can learn from Super Indo’s journey
• What success could look like five years from now
• And, as always, the best piece of life advice they’ve ever received

In this episode, we speak with Kaye Mercado, President of Kingmerbi Corporation, about the company's journey from conventional cages to cage-free production. As demand from hotels, restaurants, and other food businesses continues to grow in the Philippines, Kingmerbi is investing in higher-welfare egg production to meet the needs of a changing market.

Kaye shares the realities of transitioning a commercial egg farm, the business case for cage-free production, lessons learned along the way, and why corporate commitments are creating new opportunities for Philippine producers. We also discuss Kingmerbi's path toward Certified Humane certification and what it will take to accelerate the country's growing cage-free sector.

In this episode, we talk with Chef Leah Magallanes, Vice President for Sustainability, Quality Assurance, and Food & Beverage at SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) in the Philippines.

Chef Leah leads the integration of sustainability into business strategy, operations, and guest experience across SMHCC’s nationwide portfolio of hotels and convention centres, including brands such as Taal Vista Hotel, Pico Sands Hotel, Conrad Manila, Radisson Hotel Group properties, SMX, and Lanson. With over a decade in senior leadership and a multidisciplinary background spanning culinary arts, finance, brand management, and operations, she is widely recognised for turning sustainability ambition into practical, scalable action.

In this conversation, we discuss how sustainability in hospitality is evolving and where the industry still has work to do. Chef Leah shares insights from her leadership at SM Hotels, including initiatives such as Tela Tales and Plate for the Planet, and reflects on how she has helped make sustainability more engaging and actionable at the property level.

We also explore SM Hotels’ journey toward cage-free sourcing over the past three years—what it has taken to build internal alignment, overcome implementation challenges, and reduce costs along the way.

In this episode of The Sustainable Table: Business Leaders Talk Welfare, Elissa Lane speaks with Vicky Yu, Procurement Manager at Ikano Retail, about what it takes to turn sustainability commitments into real-world action. With experience spanning global strategy at Inter IKEA Systems and local procurement across Asia, Vicky offers a unique perspective on how responsible sourcing goals are implemented on the ground.

The conversation explores the realities behind sourcing higher-welfare products like cage-free eggs, from navigating supply constraints to managing cost pressures. Vicky shares how procurement teams play a critical role in driving progress, and why strong supplier relationships and collaboration are essential to achieving meaningful change.

As companies work toward their sustainability commitments, this episode provides practical insights and lessons for bridging the gap between ambition and execution, especially in complex and evolving markets.

How do you get teams excited about sustainability? What does it take to build trust with suppliers and drive real change? In this episode, Anil Viswanathan, Vice President and Managing Director of Mondelez Vietnam, joins Elissa Lane to share how Mondelez is making progress on its cage-free egg commitment in Vietnam.

Anil brings his decades of experience and expertise in marketing, sustainability, and leadership to the conversation, offering insights on:

✅ Engaging teams and fostering a culture of sustainability
✅ Building strong partnerships with egg suppliers
✅ Strengthening consumer trust through responsible sourcing

Tune in for a practical discussion on driving corporate sustainability and supporting local farmers in the transition to cage-free eggs.

Join Winda Sukma, a leading voice from Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta, part of the esteemed Banyan Tree Group, as she delves into the transformative cage-free projects spearheaded by the hotel. In this engaging session, Winda will share the inspiring journey of how Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta is working hand-in-hand with Global Food Partners and Universitas Gadjah Mada to champion local women’s cooperatives, enhance animal welfare, and promote sustainable practices in the hospitality industry. Learn how these initiatives are empowering women in the community, creating lasting economic opportunities, and setting new standards for ethical and responsible sourcing. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of sustainability, social impact, and innovative solutions for a better future.

Following our recent webinar on Solutions for Cage-free Processed Eggs in India, we received numerous follow-up questions and requests for more details. While many of the companies we work with have successfully sourced cage-free shell eggs in India, finding reliable solutions for cage-free processed eggs remains a challenge.

To address this, we invited Manjunath Marappan, CEO and Co-founder of Happy Hens—one of India’s leading cage-free producers and among the first to achieve certification in the country.

In this insightful discussion, Manjunath shares a producer’s perspective on what it takes for companies to transition to cage-free processed eggs. He walks us through key factors such as volume requirements, buyer commitments, and delivery logistics. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand how food and hospitality businesses can make the switch to cage-free processed eggs.

In this episode of The Sustainable Table: Business Leaders Talk Welfare, host Elissa Lane sits down with Pak Win, the Deputy Director of Market Transformation for the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in Indonesia. Pak Win shares his insights and experiences with RSPO's credits program, which has transformed the sustainable palm oil market.

Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on how:

• RSPO credits have enabled companies to meet their sustainability goals and support and incentivise local sustainable farmers
• Global Food Partners' cage-free credits (Impact Incentives) can do the same for companies looking to meet their cage-free egg commitments in Asia

Tune in to gain deep insights into the transformative power of credits programs and learn how they drive sustainability and responsible sourcing in the palm oil and cage-free egg industries. Don't miss Pak Win's valuable lessons and practical advice for businesses committed to responsible sourcing and welfare initiatives.