Sa-Nguan Farm launches Thailand's first cage-free pasteurized eggs

Located about 100 km from Bangkok, Sa-Nguan Farm has transitioned more than 30,000 hens to cage-free environments and plans to expand its cage-free operations in the near future. The producer reached this milestone with the cooperation of Humane World for Animals, which provided expert guidance, facilitated critical corporate connections, and organized farm site visits.

"Humane World for Animals works closely with corporations and producers to help meet the growing demand for cage-free systems," said Lalada Tangjerdjaras, Thailand program manager of Farm Animal Welfare and Protection for Humane World for Animals. "After more than two years of collaboration, Sa-Nguan Farm, a pioneer in Thailand's cage-free egg market, has launched its first pasteurized cage-free products, marking a significant step forward. Cage-free liquid egg production in Thailand makes it easier for companies to stop buying eggs from caged hens."

Liquid eggs, which are cracked, de-shelled and packaged in liquid form, are experiencing significant growth across Thailand's hospitality, foodservice, and consumer packaged goods sectors. To meet demand, Sa-Nguan Farm launched pasteurized cage-free liquid whole eggs in January 2025 and plans to launch pasteurized cage-free liquid egg white and yolk products in mid-2025.

Sathit Kruarattikarn, CEO and owner of Sa-Nguan Farm, said, "We understand the market trend towards higher animal welfare and see its growth in the future. Our farm built new cage-free barns and invested in equipment to be the first to launch pasteurized cage-free eggs in Thailand. Our business sees this as a long-term investment to adapt to our consumers' growing demands for higher animal welfare. We deliver only premium quality products that reflect our core values, which consumers can trust for both cage-free shell and liquid eggs. We will continue our positive work with Humane World for Animals in advancing our products to make it easy for businesses and households to have access to products with better animal welfare."

Cage-free systems allow hens to move more freely perch, nest, and dustbathe, leading to significantly improved welfare and better quality of life. Cage systems on the other hand, deny hens even their most basic behavior like spreading their wings or pecking at the ground. With a surge in demand for cage-free eggs from consumers, Thai businesses, and multinational companies, the development of cage-free liquid eggs offers a promising alternative for companies transitioning to more ethical production practices

"The development of cage-free liquid eggs is a solution for food companies—many of which have committed to be 100% cage-free in 2025—to implement cage-free policies in Thailand," Tangjerdjaras added.

Humane World for Animals works to improve the welfare of animals in agriculture and is both science-based and collaborative. The organization works with companies, farmers, processors, scientists and certifiers to support a transition to cage-free housing systems and offers a wide range of support to companies including farm visits, consumer education and corporate roundtables and workshops to enhance their supply chains.

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