Farm Animals

Pig Welfare and Welfare and 2026 Summary Final

A final summary of pig welfare in 2026 - celebrating achievements, acknowledging challenges, and looking ahead to 2027 with strategic ambition.

Key Facts

2026 saw real legislative, corporate, and consumer progress for pig welfare globally
CO2 stunning alternatives reached commercial viability in multiple European markets
Corporate welfare commitments covered an additional 100 million pigs compared to 2025
Pig welfare research published its highest annual output in history
The welfare advocacy community is better resourced and more strategically sophisticated than ever

Welfare Considerations

2026 has been a year of real, measurable progress for pig welfare. The momentum is real, the strategies are working, and the opportunity for 2027 is significant. Keep going.

What You Can Do

Celebrate 2026 pig welfare achievements with your advocacy community
Plan your 2027 welfare advocacy building on this year's foundation
Share the story of pig welfare progress to recruit new advocates and inspire continued action