Farm Animals

Pig Welfare and Welfare and Transparency Reporting 2026

Transparency reporting on pig welfare by companies and supply chains is becoming a mainstream expectation, driving accountability and improvement.

Key Facts

Over 60 major food companies published animal welfare reports in 2026, up from 20 in 2020
Transparency reporting enables investors, NGOs, and consumers to compare company performance
Standardised reporting frameworks including Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare are widely adopted
Third-party verification of welfare claims is increasingly required by major investor coalitions
Supply chain transparency tools enable traceability from retailer to individual farm

Welfare Considerations

Transparency reporting creates accountability for welfare commitments. Companies that measure and report welfare performance consistently deliver better outcomes than those that do not.

What You Can Do

Consult Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare rankings when making purchasing decisions
Advocate for standardised, third-party verified welfare reporting requirements
Reward companies with high welfare transparency through your purchasing choices