Shanghai, China, March 23, 2025 – Yupei Supply Chain Management Group, a leading Chinese cold chain logistics company, recently announced its commitment to sourcing 100% cage-free eggs by 2030 or sooner. This ESG goal encompasses bulk procurement and distribution for both B2B and B2C markets. In response to increasing consumer demand for improved animal welfare, the company will also upgrade egg traceability in its food production and OEM facilities. Yupei International is the first major logistics group in China to prioritize animal welfare in its ESG strategy, and this cage-free egg commitment signifies a substantial advancement in food safety and animal welfare.
Yupei operates a comprehensive smart cold chain network across China, featuring over 100 warehouses, 600 major transportation routes, and 1,800 distribution centers. With 50 cold chain parks nationwide, 20 fresh produce and prepared food processing centers, and collaborations with thousands of OEM factories, Yupei’s pledge to exclusively procure and distribute cage-free eggs by 2030 has the potential to significantly influence the food industry towards greater sustainability.
“We are guided by our core values of ‘people-oriented, pursuing excellence, open innovation, and mutual prosperity’,” stated Li Shifa, CEO of Yupei Supply Chain Management Group. “Our commitment to 100% cage-free egg procurement by 2030 or earlier demonstrates our dedication to fulfilling our social responsibilities. By ensuring our products meet higher standards for food safety and animal welfare, we aim to provide our customers with a healthier, more sustainable supply chain.”
Bing Lam, Sustainability Program Lead at Lever China, a Shanghai-based consultancy that assisted Yupei with its new policy, commented: “We commend Yupei Supply Chain Management Group for being the first logistics service provider in China to establish an animal welfare policy. This commitment underscores Yupei’s focus on promoting sustainability and animal welfare while offering optimized sourcing solutions for companies seeking cage-free eggs.”
Cage-free egg production allows hens to move freely in open indoor environments, improving animal welfare, food quality, and food safety. Research by the European Food Safety Authority indicates that cage-free farms have a significantly lower risk of salmonella contamination. Many consumers are also choosing to avoid eggs as a means of advocating for better treatment of laying hens.
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