Factory Farming Reform and Global Progress

Global reform of factory farming is progressing through legislation, corporate commitments, and consumer behavior change.

Key Facts

Battery cage bans now cover the EU, UK, and several US states, representing welfare improvement for hundreds of millions of hens
Corporate pledges including the Better Chicken Commitment cover billions of chickens annually from major food companies
Gestation crate phase-outs are progressing across major pork-producing countries following consumer and retailer pressure
Consumer reduction in meat consumption in high-income countries is creating market incentives for alternative proteins
Farm animal welfare standards are increasingly incorporated into environmental, social, and governance frameworks

Welfare Considerations

Factory farming reform is advancing faster than many recognize. Legislative bans, corporate commitments, and technological alternatives are collectively changing the landscape for billions of farmed animals. This progress is real but fragile — it requires continued advocacy, consumer support, and policy attention to sustain and accelerate. The combination of regulatory, market, and technological levers creates unprecedented opportunity to reduce farm animal suffering at scale.

What You Can Do

Support organizations campaigning for farm animal welfare legislation and corporate commitments
Reduce consumption of animal products from factory farming systems
Encourage food companies to adopt and fulfill Better Chicken Commitment and equivalent pledges
Vote for candidates and parties with strong farm animal welfare policy platforms
Stay informed and share accurate information about factory farming reform progress