Around 60% of people say they are willing to pay more for products from welfare-friendly farming systems.
advertisementFood in some parts of Belgium will soon have new animal-friendly labels.
In Flanders, the Dutch-speaking region in the north of the country, packaging includes information about animal production standards.
The new label, called Beter voor Dieren (Better for Animals), will identify products from companies that follow ethical procedures when raising animals for human consumption.
The Flemish Ministry of Animal Welfare, which introduced the policy, hopes it will encourage consumers to become more aware of issues surrounding animal welfare in food production.
Belgium region introduces animal-friendly food labels
better for animals label Consumers are more conscious; responsible choice When purchasing products of animal origin.
It also aims to shine a spotlight on food companies’ production methods and encourage producers to use more ethical methods of raising animals.
This label is intended to give producers who value animal health a market advantage.
Animal welfare is a major concern for European consumers
new label This can have a significant impact on consumer choices. An EU survey published last month, ‘European attitudes towards animal welfare’, found that 84% of Europeans think their livestock should be better protected than they currently are.
About 60% said they would be willing to spend more on: welfare friendly agricultural system.
“For many Flemings residents, animals play an important role in their lives and they want something to guide their purchasing decisions. animal welfare“, Flemish Minister of Animal Welfare Ben Weitz told the Berga news agency.
“The Beter voor Dieren label makes this possible and even easier. You can see at a glance which producers are committed to animal welfare and which are not.”
How do animal-friendly food labels work?
The “Better for Animals” label appears on food packaging from producers who strive to exceed standard legal requirements. animal welfare during food production.
Measures may include reducing unnecessary animal transport, providing higher quality animal food, or allowing animals more space than is legally required.
The label also places producers into one of three categories, depending on how well they exceed basic standards.
One plus sign indicates limited additional effort, two plus signs signify increased effort, and three plus signs signify a firm making “extra effort.”
Products with the new label are expected to be in stores by the end of the year. First it is used in pork products, then in poultry and other products. Animal products.