Compassion in World Farming

Global NGOs descend on Washington Square Park to call out Big Ag's role in the climate crisis

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compassion in World Farming and World Animal Protection, partners in the coalition to end factory farming (END.IT), will host an art installation and animal-free protein food truck during Climate Week to draw attention to the devastating role industrial animal agriculture plays in the climate crisis.

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  • Inspiration for the display comes from the findings of the group's recent report, "More Money More Meat, "which details how meat consumption needs to be substantially reduced in the United States to stay within healthy planetary boundaries.
  • The drawing will be exhibited all week, weather permitting.
  • Annette Manusevich, Farming Campaign Manager, World Animal Protection said, "In today's world, the growing accessibility of innovative animal-free proteins signals a culinary and environmental revolution.
  • This shift is necessary to shape a healthier planet and a brighter future for future generations."

International celebrities, academics and business leaders call on world leaders at COP27 to end factory farming

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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End of the Line for Factory Farming is the new global movement dedicated to ending this cruel and unnecessary practice.

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  • End of the Line for Factory Farming is the new global movement dedicated to ending this cruel and unnecessary practice.
  • Thats why Im supporting Compassion in World Farmings End of the Line for Factory Farming campaign - to help change this broken system once and for all.
  • Our open letter, released on Solutions Day at COP27, sends a clear message to world leaders highlighting the urgent need for action.
  • Compassion in World Farming was founded in 1967 by a British dairy farmer who became horrified at the development of intensive factory farming.

Global cage-free progress increasing, sixth EggTrack report by Compassion in World Farming reveals

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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New York City, NY, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More companies than ever are making global commitments towards cage-free production, according to the sixth annual EggTrack report by Compassion in World Farming.

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  • New York City, NY, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More companies than ever are making global commitments towards cage-free production, according to the sixth annual EggTrack report by Compassion in World Farming.
  • Of the 232 companies in the 2022 EggTrack report, 175 (75.4%) now report progress towards their cage-free commitments, an increase from 71% in 2021, with an average 79.1% transition to cage-free.
  • Compassion in World Farming strongly encourages companies to develop roadmaps and publicly report progress toward implementation annually, continues Johnson.
  • Compassion in World Farming launched EggTrack six years ago to track and encourage companies progress toward their commitments to transition purchasing to 100% cage-free eggs.

American public agrees – factory farming industry putting profits ahead of climate and animals

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Saturday, November 12, 2022
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It also shows that American adults believe factory farming puts profits ahead of animal welfare (67%) and the health of people who eat animal products (59%).

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  • It also shows that American adults believe factory farming puts profits ahead of animal welfare (67%) and the health of people who eat animal products (59%).
  • Eye-catching bicycle billboards will be launched at popular landmarks in New York, London and Paris this morning to raise public awareness of the impact of factory farming on climate.
  • Ben Williamson, U.S. Executive Director, Compassion in World Farming said: Today, were calling time on factory farming.
  • Our research shows that the American public arent convinced by industry propaganda that factory farming is necessary to feed the world.

World Octopus Day: NGOs unite to call for EU ban on cruel octopus factory farming

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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New York, NY, Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compassion in World Farming has joined forces with NGOs from all over Europe and beyond to call on the EU to ban the cruel and environmentally damaging practice of octopus farming this World Octopus Day (Oct. 8, 2022).

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  • New York, NY, Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compassion in World Farming has joined forces with NGOs from all over Europe and beyond to call on the EU to ban the cruel and environmentally damaging practice of octopus farming this World Octopus Day (Oct. 8, 2022).
  • A powerful report, Octopus Farming A Recipe for Disaster , produced by Compassion in World Farming, shows how octopuses are highly intelligent and sentient wild animals who would suffer greatly in unnatural factory farm conditions.
  • The EU must ban the farming of octopuses and other cephalopods to ensure this cruel practice cannot be developed.
  • Notes to Editors: Compassion in World Farming was founded in 1967 by a British dairy farmer who became horrified at the development of intensive factory farming.

Momentum for Higher Welfare Broiler Chicken Grows as Nine Leading Food Businesses Join the U.S. Working Group for Broiler Welfare

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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Working Group for Broiler Welfare , bringing the group to 16 members.

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  • Working Group for Broiler Welfare , bringing the group to 16 members.
  • The doubling of members demonstrates the drive of food businesses to achieve higher welfare practices for broiler chickens based on consumer and investor demand.
  • Compassion USA's food business managers and animal welfare specialists are working with others to dig into the research, answer questions and raise chicken welfare standards.
  • To learn about Compassion in World Farming's assessment of the progress made by leading food businesses against their commitments to source higher welfare chicken, visit www.chickentrack.com .

Momentum for higher welfare broiler chicken grows as nine leading food businesses join the U.S. Working Group for Broiler Welfare

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Working Group for Broiler Welfare , bringing the group to 16 members.

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  • Working Group for Broiler Welfare , bringing the group to 16 members.
  • The doubling of members demonstrates the drive of food businesses to achieve higher welfare practices for broiler chickens based on consumer and investor demand.
  • Compassion USA's food business managers and animal welfare specialists are working with others to dig into the research, answer questions and raise chicken welfare standards.
  • To learn about Compassion in World Farming's assessment of the progress made by leading food businesses against their commitments to source higher welfare chicken, visit www.chickentrack.com .

Major new undercover investigation reveals cruelty, torment and frustration of sows in European farms—including suppliers of "premium" hams such as Parma and Bayonne

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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The U.S. is the world's largest export market for Parma ham, receiving more than 11.6 million pounds of the product in 2021.

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  • The U.S. is the world's largest export market for Parma ham, receiving more than 11.6 million pounds of the product in 2021.
  • Export numbers are unavailable, but Bayonne hams are reported to be exported to countries including the U.S.
  • Powerful new footage obtained as part of an investigation at 16 farms across Italy, Spain, France and Poland reveals the cruelty, torment and frustration that sows are forced to suffer in sow stalls and farrowing crates.
  • Additional research from Compassion shows that, on average, Parma ham products are around 40% more expensive than equivalent U.S. hams.

GLOBAL ANIMAL PARTNERSHIP TAKES ON FARMED SALMON WELFARE, ANNOUNCES NEW STANDARD ON WORLD OCEANS DAY

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas , June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.), with a mission to drive meaningful, continuous improvement of farm animal welfare, today announced its new multi-tiered, animal-focused farmed Atlantic salmon certification program on World Oceans Day. The new standard adds value to G.A.P.'s diverse array of partners, fulfilling consumer demands for animal welfare in the food they purchase.

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  • ), with a mission to drive meaningful, continuous improvement of farm animal welfare, today announced its new multi-tiered, animal-focused farmed Atlantic salmon certification program on World Oceans Day.
  • 's diverse array of partners, fulfilling consumer demands for animal welfare in the food they purchase.
  • Millions of Atlantic Salmon are farmed every year, today representing approximately 70% of all salmon raised annually.
  • 's mission is to drive meaningful, continuous improvement of farm animal welfare through multi-level standards development, application, and verification across the supply chain.

Public urged to take part in global action against cruel trade on Ban Live Exports: International Awareness Day

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Every year, millions of live animals, including calves, sheep and pigs are transported by road, rail, sea or air across continents.

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  • Every year, millions of live animals, including calves, sheep and pigs are transported by road, rail, sea or air across continents.
  • The Ban Live Exports: International Awareness Day, which was started by the charity in 2016, is held on June 14 every year and brings together people from all over the world to protest against the continuation of this cruel and unnecessary trade.
  • Ben Williamson, U.S. Executive Director, Compassion in World Farming, said: Compassion has campaigned for a ban on live exports for decades.
  • For further information about the International Awareness Day to Ban Live Exports, visit Compassions website here .