Overview of the poultry industry transition toward cage-free systems and breed reform.
Poultry welfare transition in 2026 is at a critical implementation phase. Cage-free commitments made years ago are approaching deadlines. Better Chicken Commitment adoption is widespread but implementation varies. In-ovo sexing is spreading from legislative leadership countries. Monitoring technology enables verification of welfare claims. The transition requires continued corporate accountability, regulatory deadline maintenance, and consumer willingness to support higher-welfare products.