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Global Food Partners (GFP) has partnered with Cebuano farmer Ilaya Cage-Free Egg Supply, led by Joey Bacalla, the first farmer in the Philippines to join GFP’s Impact Incentives program. Through Impact Incentives the two companies will work together to expand the farm’s production from 1,000 to 6,000 laying hens and help food and hospitality businesses meet their cage-free commitments. At a signing ceremony held last February 24, 2025, stakeholders from the egg industry gathered to celebrate this partnership. The collaboration offers two solutions for food businesses in Visayas and beyond that are working to meet their cage-free commitments by December 2025: direct cage-free sourcing and the Impact Incentives program.
In direct cage-free sourcing, companies can purchase physical cage-free eggs directly from Ilaya Cage-Free Egg Supply. On the other hand, businesses can also fulfil their commitments by purchasing Impact Incentives — cage-free credits that directly support this farmer’s cage-free expansion and production. GFP’s Impact Incentives program, the world’s first egg credit trading scheme, provides a flexible, cost-effective solution to sourcing challenges while driving meaningful industry change. By purchasing these credits, food companies can bridge supply gaps and stay on track to meet their December 2025 cage-free commitment deadlines. For producers like Ilaya Cage-Free Egg Supply, Impact Incentives provides a premium revenue stream that helps fund their cage-free expansion, covers operational costs, and enables further expansion to meet growing demand. This innovative model empowers both businesses and farmers to advance their sustainability and cage-free goals together. Through this partnership, GFP will play a pivotal role in connecting Ilaya Cage-Free Egg Supply with food and hospitality businesses across the Philippines striving to meet their cage-free commitments. By facilitating key market linkages, GFP will ensure that the farm’s expanded production is directly accessible to companies in need of reliable, high-quality cage-free eggs. Additionally, GFP is supporting Ilaya in working toward Certified Humane certification, a key step in ensuring the farm meets international welfare standards. This certification will further enhance Ilaya’s credibility in the marketplace, demonstrating their commitment to high animal welfare practices and meeting the growing demand for responsibly sourced eggs.
GFP Philippines Corporate Engagement Lead Joyce Signey stated, “We are thrilled to partner with Ilaya Cage-Free Egg Supply as the first farm in the Philippines to join our Impact Incentives program. This collaboration not only supports the expansion of local cage-free egg production but also provides a vital solution for food and hospitality businesses striving to meet their cage-free commitments. We look forward to continuing our work with Ilaya and food businesses across the Philippines to drive meaningful progress toward a fully cage free supply chain and a more sustainable future.” Bacalla said, “Becoming the first farmer in the Philippines to join the Impact Incentives program is a significant milestone for us. This partnership not only allows us to expand our cage-free production but also helps buyers address the challenge of sourcing cage-free eggs in the Visayas. In addition to supplying physical cage-free eggs, we are now able to offer Impact Incentives directly to companies, providing them with a flexible solution to meet their cage-free commitments while supporting our farm’s growth.” This partnership is part of GFP’s broader mission to establish a sustainable, cage free ecosystem across Asia. The Impact Incentives program and GFP’s technical expertise help food businesses overcome sourcing challenges, meet their commitments, and drive impact across their supply chains.
