Partnership launched to transition Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative\u2019s 50,000 hens to 100% certified cage-free production systems, providing solutions for Vietnamese companies to meet their cage-free commitments.\n<\/p>\n
[Hanoi, Vietnam]\u00a0\u2013 Global Food Partners (GFP) has\u00a0partneredwith Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative,\u00a0led\u00a0by Mr.Nguyen\u00a0Huu\u00a0Tue,\u00a0one of North Vietnam’s largest egg producers, to\u00a0spearhead\u00a0the country’s largest transition from caged to cage-free\u00a0egg\u00a0production. With a flock of\u00a0approximately\u00a050,000laying\u00a0hens,\u00a0the\u00a0Cooperative\u00a0will\u00a0achieve\u00a0100% cage-free\u00a0operations\u00a0in\u00a02025\u00a0through GFP\u2019s technical expertise and Impact Incentives program.\u00a0This groundbreaking initiative not only supports Vietnam\u2019s growing demand for responsibly sourced eggs but also empowers local producers to meet the 2025 cage-free commitments of food and hospitality businesses across the region.<\/p>\n
At a signing ceremony on 8 December 2024 in Hung Yen Province, stakeholders from across the food industry, local producers, and community leaders gathered to celebrate this partnership. The collaboration offers\u00a0two\u00a0solutions\u00a0for food businesses\u00a0looking to achieve cage-free commitments:<\/p>\n
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1.Direct Cage-Free Sourcing: Companies can purchase certified, physical cage-free eggs directly from Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative.2.Impact Incentives Program: Businesses can also meet their cage-free commitments by purchasing Impact Incentives\u2014cage-free credits that directly support Mr. NguyenHuuTue\u2019s cage-free production andtransition.<\/p>\n
About Impact IncentivesGFP\u2019s Impact Incentives program, the world\u2019s first egg credit trading scheme, provides a flexible, cost-effective solution to sourcing challenges while driving sustainable change. By purchasing these credits, food companies can offset gaps in their supply chains, ensuring their cage-free commitments are met\u00a0by\u00a0December\u00a02025.<\/p>\n
For producers like\u00a0Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, Impact Incentives generate a premium income that funds the transition to cage-free systems, covers ongoing costs, and supports further expansion to meet increasing demand. This model empowers both corporates and farmers to achieve their sustainability and business goals collaboratively.<\/p>\n
Technical Support and Capacity BuildingAs part of the partnership, GFP\u2019s Science and Extension teamprovides tailored technical training and guidance, enabling Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative to adopt high-welfare farming practices, retrofit existing facilities, implement effective cage-free management, and achieve international welfare certification. With GFP\u2019s support, the farm is on track to transition fully to cage-free operations\u00a0in 2025,\u00a0ensuring it can meet the needs of food and hospitality companies while improving long-term productivity and profitability.<\/p>\n
Quotes from the EventElissa Lane, CEO of Global Food Partners, stated:\u201cWe applaud the Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative for its commitment and leadership in cage-free production.\u00a0Our Impact Incentives\u00a0program drives the transition from caged to cage-free production and enables food businesses to meet their cage-free commitments on time in Vietnam and across Asia.\u00a0By partnering with Mr. Tue\u00a0and his team, we\u2019re demonstrating how\u00a0local producers can achieve profitable, high welfare, cage-free systems and support the transition to cage-free supply chains in Vietnam.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr. Nguyen\u00a0Huu\u00a0Tue, owner of Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, added:\u201cWith GFP\u2019s training and support, I\u2019m confident in our ability to meet the rising demand for cage-free eggs, ensuring a better future for my farm and the local community. This partnershipand my participation in GFP\u2019s Impact Incentives programenable me to\u00a0transition away from cages,\u00a0enhance animal welfare, expand our operations, and contribute to a more sustainable and responsible food system in Vietnam.\u201d<\/p>\n
Driving Corporate Solutions Across AsiaThis partnership is part of GFP\u2019s broader mission to establish a sustainable, cage-free ecosystem across Asia. The Impact Incentives program and GFP\u2019s technical expertise help food businesses overcome sourcing challenges, meet their commitments, and drive impact across their supply chains.<\/p>\n