Welfare Science

Pig Welfare and Welfare and Food System Transformation

Transforming the food system to improve pig welfare requires changes at every level from production to consumption, with 2026 showing progress.

Key Facts

Plant-based protein alternatives now offer comparable nutrition at lower cost in several markets
Cultivated meat has received regulatory approval in Singapore and the USA for limited products
Consumer dietary shift toward reduced meat consumption is occurring in key demographic groups
Food system investment is shifting toward welfare-positive alternatives driven by ESG considerations
Policy levers including taxation and subsidies can accelerate welfare-positive food system transitions

Welfare Considerations

Food system transformation is the most durable path to pig welfare improvement. Systemic changes that make higher welfare the default deliver improvement at the scale of billions of animals.

What You Can Do

Support food system transformation through dietary choices and advocacy
Engage with policy discussions on food system subsidies and incentives
Invest in or support companies developing welfare-positive food technologies