Farm Animals

Pig Welfare and Welfare and Global Progress Final

A final assessment of global pig welfare progress in 2026, celebrating achievements across diverse markets and looking ahead to continued improvement.

Key Facts

Farrowing crate phase-out commitments now exist in 8 countries, up from 4 in 2020
Corporate welfare commitments in 2026 cover pig production in 45 countries
Pig welfare awareness campaigns reached an estimated 500 million people globally in 2026
Welfare certification schemes are expanding fastest in emerging economies including Brazil and China
The global pig welfare movement has demonstrated that progress is achievable at scale

Welfare Considerations

Global pig welfare progress in 2026 is real and measurable. The movement's challenge is to maintain momentum while extending reach to countries and systems still lagging behind.

What You Can Do

Support global welfare organisations working in countries with weakest standards
Celebrate international welfare progress to demonstrate global momentum
Engage with trade policy and international certification as welfare advocacy tools