Government of Canada Invests in Improving Animal Welfare

The humane care and handling of farm animals, and the ability to track their movements, are an important part of the confidence consumers have in their food in Canada. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to nearly $3 million to three national organizations to enhance animal welfare and tracking in the country.

Hart Dairy, With Its Pasture-Raised 365 Days Per Year Cows, Awarded Top Environmental and Animal Welfare Certification

March 7, 2022 A Greener World

A Greener World (AGW) is proud to announce that growing national dairy brand, Hart Dairy, is now Certified Animal Welfare Approved.

Maple Leaf Foods Will Complete Conversion of All Company Sow Barns to Advanced Open Housing System in 2021

November 23, 2021 Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Maple Leaf Foods announced that by the end of 2021, it will complete transitioning all breeding sows in company-owned barns to its unique, industry-leading Advanced Open Sow Housing System. This world-class system provides optimized, open housing during pregnancy that allows sows to roam, rest, feed and socialize freely. 

ASC Launches Consultation on New Requirements to Improve Welfare of Farmed Fish

The ASC is consulting the public on new requirements to improve the welfare of farmed fish that take advantage of new developments and research to cover issues including water quality, stocking density and slaughter.

Sprouts Farmers Market Commits to Improving Broiler Chicken Welfare After Talks with Compassion in World Farming

August 30, 2021 Compassion in World Farming

One of the nation’s leading grocers, today, committed to taking a staggered approach to improving broiler chicken welfare. Sprouts Farmers Market, which has more than 360 stores in 23 states, released an updated animal welfare commitment after two years of discussions with animal welfare organizations such as Compassion in World Farming, the world’s leading farm animal welfare organization, and other industry partners.