Sodexo is committed to supporting improved hen welfare across our Canadian supply chain and to progressing the transition to cage‑free egg sourcing across shell, liquid, and processed egg categories. In Canada, this work builds on a strong foundation anchored in our responsible sourcing strategy and close collaboration with suppliers operating in a relatively mature market.
In 2025, Sodexo Canada sustained very high levels of cage‑free sourcing across most egg categories. At the beginning of the year, cage‑free sourcing stood at 95.61% for shell eggs, 86.70% for liquid eggs, and 66.44% for processed eggs, reflecting both completed transitions and remaining constraints in specific processing segments.
Over the course of the year, continued supplier engagement and improved availability, for processed products as example, supported further progress. By year‑end, this translated into strong results across all categories.
As of December 2025:
- Cage‑free shell egg sourcing reached 96.04%, maintaining consistently high performance
- Cage‑free liquid eggs increased to 93.47%, reflecting improved continuity of supply
- Cage‑free processed eggs reached 98.04%, representing a significant improvement in a category that had previously been more constrained
On a full‑year basis, cage‑free sourcing in Canada averaged 95.82% for shell eggs, 87.43% for liquid eggs, and 97.07% for processed eggs. These results reflect both the strength of Canada’s supply base and the impact of sustained, practical efforts to address category‑specific challenges. While the broader North American avian influenza outbreak continued to create disruption across the egg sector, particularly affecting availability and restocking timelines, Canada’s supply dynamics supported strong year‑end performance across shell, liquid, and processed eggs.
Sodexo Canada continues to prioritize transparency and continuous improvement, working closely with suppliers and supporting market development to sustain high levels of cage‑free sourcing across our operations.