From one humble store celebrating Afro-Portuguese food and culture in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1987, to over 1,200 across over 23 countries, Nando’s growth has been fuelled not just by flavour, but by a passion for people, culture and purposeful food.
ALIGNING GOOD FOOD TO A HIGHER-WELFARE COMMITMENT
Since opening their first Australian restaurant in 1991, Nando’s has grown to more than 140 restaurants nationwide, bringing their iconic flame-grilled peri-peri chicken to customers across the country. In 2017, Nando’s Australia took an important step in its sourcing journey by committing to locally produced RSPCA Certified chicken, aligning its passion for great food with a commitment to higher-welfare farming. Choosing local also reflects Nando’s broader commitment to responsible sourcing. By supporting Australian farmers and reducing food miles, Nando’s aligns great food with positive impact; for animals, for communities and for the planet.
A KEY ROLE FOR MEAT CHICKEN WELFARE
Brands like Nando’s play a key role in driving change for meat chicken welfare on Australian farms. When brands commit to sourcing from RSPCA Certified farms, this shows producers the demand for higher-welfare products, which means more farms transition to become RSPCA Certified and we get closer to a future of higher-welfare farming. By choosing to source from RSPCA Certified farms, Nando’s ensures that its customers can enjoy their peri-peri chicken knowing it comes from farms meeting higher-welfare standards. These farms are regularly assessed, with certification checks carried out across the supply chain to uphold the rigorous requirements set by RSPCA Certified.
Nando’s ongoing commitment to responsible sourcing reinforces its belief in doing things with heart; bringing people together over great food while supporting better welfare for the animals behind every meal.
Their history of involvement reflects an ongoing commitment to sourcing from farms that meet the RSPCA’s animal welfare requirements. Throughout their participation, Nando’s has also supported the RSPCA’s standard review processes, including providing feedback, contributing to insights from supply chain partners, and sharing practical considerations to support the ongoing refinement of the Meat Chicken Standard.
