As part of Animal Law Reform South Africa’s Corporate Accountability Programme, we have been engaging with selected companies to improve the lives of animals, specifically egg laying hens in South Africa.
Part of this engagement involves securing pledges (commitments) that these companies will not sell eggs from hens kept in cruel battery cages.
These “cage-free commitments” are an important step towards recognising that animals have interests that deserve to be protected, and that companies have duties towards animals in their supply chain.
We believe animals are sentient beings with intrinsic value and should not be kept in cages. We therefore recognise these promises as important progress. They signal to consumers, the public, the government, the private sector, and other stakeholders, that we CAN and SHOULD do better for animals!
As the list of companies undertaking such commitments grows, so does public awareness, and in turn, important changes are triggered within South African supply chains. Ultimately, this helps advance protection for millions of hens, with knock on implications for other animals in our country. Below contains a list of the companies that have made a public cage-free commitment after engaging with ALRSA.
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The following companies have made cage-free commitments through engagement with Animal Law Reform South Africa:
Company Name: Graze by the River
Commitment Status: Fully Cage-free
Commitment Published: 17 June 2025
Description: Graze by the River is a restaurant with a “passion for good, honest, and healthy food” based in Port Alfred, South Africa.
Commitment: Their commitment states: “To promote animal welfare, ethical food production, and sustainability, all eggs used in our recipes are 100% sourced from hens not kept in cages (cage-free)” and “[w]e are committed to animal welfare and pledge to source 100% of our eggs from hens not kept in cages, so our hens can nest, spread their wings, and behave naturally.”
More information is available on Graze by the River’s website.
Company Name: Nude Foods
Commitment Status: Fully Cage-free
Commitment Published: 20 June 2025
Description: Nude Foods is a retailer providing “high-quality, local, sustainable, delicious foods and eco-friendly home & body products” located in Cape Town, South Africa.
Commitment: Their commitment states: “We believe good food should also be kind — to people, the planet, and animals. That’s why all our eggs come from hens that are never kept in cages. We only work with farmers who let their hens roam, nest, scratch and stretch their wings — because dignity and wellbeing shouldn’t be optional. It’s one small part of building a food system that’s more ethical, sustainable and aligned with nature.”
More information is available on Nude Foods’ website here.
Company Name: Blended Health Café
Commitment Status: Fully Cage-free
Commitment Published: 8 July 2025
Description: Blended Health Café is a vegetarian restaurant based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Commitment: Their commitment states: “At Blended Health Café, ethical and responsible sourcing is at the heart of our values. We recognise that animal welfare is an essential component of a sustainable food system, and we are committed to ensuring that all animals are treated humanely. As part of this commitment, we pledge to source 100% of our eggs from hens not kept in cages. This guarantees that hens can nest, spread their wings, and engage in natural behaviours.”
More information is available on Blended Health Café’s website.
Company Name: Fruits & Roots
Commitment Status: Fully Cage-free
Commitment Published: 16 July 2025
Description: Fruits & Roots is a restaurant and health shop in Johannesburg, South Africa known for its dedication to wellness and sustainability.
Commitment: Their commitment states: “To promote animal welfare, ethical food production, and sustainability, all of our eggs are 100% sourced from hens not kept in cages (cage-free).”
More information is available on the Fruits & Roots website.
Company Name: The Foodbarn
Commitment Status: Fully Cage-free
Commitment Published: 29 July 2025
Description: The Foodbarn is a restaurant and deli located in Noordhoek, South Africa, known for their approach to conscious sourcing of ingredients .
Commitment: Their commitment states: “…all of our eggs are 100% sourced from hens not kept in cages (cage-free). This guarantees that hens can nest, spread their wings, and engage in natural behaviours.“
More information is available on The Foodbarn’s website.
Company Name: Jackson’s Real Food Market and Eatery
Commitment Status: Fully Cage-free
Commitment Published: 30 July 2025
Description: Jackson’s Real Food Market and Eatery is a family-run business in Johannesburg, South Africa dedicated to showcasing local farmers and producers.
Commitment: Their commitment states: “Ethical and responsible sourcing is at the heart of our values. We recognise that animal welfare is a key component of a sustainable food system and are committed to ensuring all animals are treated with care. That is why we source 100% of our eggs from hens that are cage-free, reared outdoors with room to roam, nest, and engage in natural behaviours. While most of our hens are fed a non-GMO diet that includes fresh greens, approximately 85% of our layer farms are fully non-GMO, with the remaining 15% not yet fully traceable to non-GMO feed – though we are actively working towards achieving 100% traceability.”
More information is available on Jackson’s Real Food Market and Eatery’s website.
Company Name: Metro Organics
Commitment Status: Fully Cage-Free
Commitment Published: 7 August 2025
Description: Metro Organics is an organic farm and grocer based in Cape Town, South Africa, supplying fresh produce and other food items, including eggs, to the local community, restaurants, and retail stores.
Commitment: Their commitment states: “At Metro Organics, we are proud to say that we stock only pasture raised eggs that come from hens that are allowed to enjoy their lives outside foraging insects and scratching through grass. We know our farmers and thus, where our eggs come from.”
More information is available on Metro Organics’ Instagram and Facebook pages.
Company Name: All Things Earthly
Commitment Status: Fully Cage-free
Commitment Published: 8 October 2025
Description: All Things Earthly is a retailer located in Noordhoek and Kommetjie, South Africa.
Commitment: Their commitment states: “At All Things Earthly, ethical and responsible sourcing is at the heart of our values. We recognise that animal welfare is an essential component of a sustainable food system, and we are committed to ensuring that all animals are treated humanely. As part of this commitment, we pledge to source 100% of our eggs from hens, not kept in cages. This guarantees that hens can nest, spread their wings, and engage in natural behaviours.”
More information is available on All Things Earthly’s Instagram page.
Company Name: Organic Point
Commitment Status: Fully Cage-Free
Commitment Published: 18 August 2025
Description: Organic Point is a retailer and café located in Noordhoek, South Africa.
Commitment: Their commitment states: ”To promote animal welfare, ethical food production, and sustainability, all of our eggs are 100% sourced from hens not kept in cages (cage free)”.
More information is available on Organic Point’s Instagram page.
Company name: Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Commitment Status: Fully Cage-free
Commitment Published: 10 October 2025
Description: Oranjezicht City Farm Market is a farmers market located in Cape Town, South Africa.
Commitment: Their commitment states: “At Oranjezicht City Farm Market, ethical and responsible sourcing lies at the heart of everything we do. We believe that animal welfare is the cornerstone of a truly sustainable food system, and we are dedicated to ensuring all animals are treated with care and respect. That’s why we pledge to source 100% of our eggs from hens that are never kept in cages – giving them the freedom to nest, stretch their wings, and engage in natural behaviours they were born to express.”
More information is available on Oranjezicht City Farm Market Instagram page.
The use of any company name, logo, likeness or statements on the website or in any materials published by ALRSA does not imply endorsement or support for any products, services, methods, or organisations mentioned therein by ALRSA or its representatives. ALRSA is not affiliated with any companies listed, nor are the companies affiliated with one another. ALRSA does not undertake independent verifications or auditing of any claims including relating to cage-free sourcing, animal welfare and otherwise, and all statements included are made based on statements made by companies during engagement with ALRSA.
We are committed to accountability and transparency. If you are or become aware that any statement, information and/ or claim contained herein is invalid, please reach out to our Corporate Accountability Programme team at outreach@animallaw.reform.org.