Farm Animals

Farmed Pig Welfare and Social Enterprise

Social enterprise models that use market mechanisms to deliver pig welfare improvements at scale.

Key Facts

Social enterprises can combine commercial viability with welfare mission
Pig welfare social enterprises include supply chain development and consumer education
Shared value models align producer, retailer, and consumer interests around welfare
B Corporation certification provides a framework for welfare-focused food businesses
Social enterprise models have demonstrated viability in higher welfare pork markets

Welfare Considerations

Social enterprise approaches to pig welfare create sustainable business models that deliver welfare improvements without relying solely on charity or regulation.

What You Can Do

Support social enterprises committed to pig welfare improvement
Choose products from B Corporation certified food businesses
Advocate for social enterprise models in agricultural policy discussions