At Lever Foundation, we believe that animal welfare should not stop at the water’s edge. That’s why we strongly commend the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) for its newly released Farm Standard, which sets basic animal welfare standards for fish, crustaceans and other aquatic animals in...
The Philippines' hospitality scene just welcomed its first major plant-based dining breakthrough. Ascott Limited Philippines has committed to sourcing plant-based options for 20% of menu items this year, scaling up to 30% by 2027 across all 17 properties nationwide. In a country where its traditional cuisine...
China's food industry is making steady progress toward improving animal welfare. Three major companies have committed to eliminating caged eggs from their supply chains, representing concrete progress in one of the world's largest food markets. Premium Retail Makes History Olé Supermarket, China's leading premium retailer, has committed...
Lever Foundation's 2024 Philippines Restaurant Industry Cage-Free Egg Scorecard reveals that most chain restaurants in the country are now committed to eliminating caged eggs from their supply chains. Lever's comprehensive analysis found that 62% of mid-to-large-sized restaurant chains nationwide have established clear timelines for transitioning to...
While Western audiences have abundant access to information about plant-based food and farm animals, Asian consumers face a significant shortage of locally relevant content on these topics. In 2024, Lever Foundation expanded its digital outreach across Asia to fill this gap—using strategic social media campaigns...
In a period where traditional investment capital for alternative protein startups has become increasingly scarce across Asia, Lever Foundation continues to provide strategic support to companies in the sector. In 2024, Lever's targeted funding and guidance helped develop the alternative protein sector across China and...
As a direct result of Lever China's work, a key retailer and several restaurants are adopting cage-free egg-sourcing policies, contributing to improvements in animal welfare and food systems practices in one of the world's largest consumer markets. Rainbow Digital Commercial Announces Cage-Free Commitment Rainbow Digital Commercial, a...
In response to growing consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable dining options, three of China's leading hotel groups are implementing significant changes to their food service operations, expanding plant-based options across thousands of locations nationwide through Lever China's corporate engagement work. Following IHG's commitment earlier...
