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Sodexo Malaysia Team Visits TC Poultry Farm as Part of Cage-Free Egg Commitment
Date of Visit: August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024 – Teluk Panglima Garang, Banting : In a significant step towards promoting animal welfare and sustainable food practices, Sodexo Malaysia, led by the Manish Bharti, Head of Supply Management for Malaysia and Singapore, made an insightful visit to TC Poultry Farm today. The visit was a part of Sodexo’s continued efforts to transition to 100% cage-free eggs across its supply chain by 2025.
The tour was hosted by Mr. Tiew Tien Siew, Managing Director of TC Poultry Farm, a pioneer in cage-free egg production in Malaysia. The team was also accompanied by Dr. Saravanakumar S. Pillai, Senior Advisor for Farm Animal Welfare, Policy, and Engagements from Humane Society International (HSI). Dr. Saravanakumar provided expert guidance on animal welfare practices during the visit.
TC Poultry Farm, a leader in the Malaysian egg production industry, showcased its state-of-the-art facilities, including its advanced egg collection plant, feed mills, and Malaysia’s first HFAC-certified aviary cage-free production barn. This certification ensures the farm adheres to the highest welfare standards, setting a new benchmark in the industry.
The farm visit was an opportunity for Sodexo Malaysia’s team to witness the operational excellence and welfare-centric approach behind the production of cage-free eggs. A short briefing by HSI highlighted the importance of animal welfare in food production, followed by discussions on Sodexo’s implementation program to achieve full cage-free egg supply by 2025. The visit reaffirmed Sodexo’s commitment to partnering with ethical suppliers to ensure a sustainable and higher welfare food supply for its clients in the region.
“We are excited to witness first-hand the innovative and welfare-conscious practices employed at TC Poultry Farm. The HFAC certification is a testament to their commitment to high animal welfare standards,” said Sodexo’s Supply Management Head for Malaysia and Singapore. “As we work towards achieving our goal of 100% cage-free eggs by 2025, partnerships like this are crucial to ensuring we meet our objectives sustainably and ethically.”
The collaboration between Sodexo, TC Poultry Farm, and Humane Society International marks a milestone in the industry’s move towards more higher welfare farming practices. With Sodexo’s ongoing commitment to animal welfare and sustainable sourcing, this visit reinforces the importance of industry-wide change to improve food supply chains across Malaysia and Singapore.
Malaysia Cage Free Egg Producer Organisation (MCFEPO), extend our heartfelt congratulations to TC Poultry Farm and Sodexo Malaysia for their efforts and commitment to advancing animal welfare in egg production.