Animal Welfare Initiative's Future Uncertain

Program that checks and promotes the quality of life of farm animals set to end in 2023

Chains announce they will only continue with the scheme if certain criteria are met

The Initiative Tierwohl - an animal welfare initiative launched by numerous food retail and major trade companies - is set to end in 2023. The program, which checks and promotes the quality of life of farm animals, has been in place for several years, but its future is now uncertain.

The current phase of the program ends in 2023 and several major supermarket chains have announced that they will only continue to participate if the program meets certain criteria.

The Animal Welfare Initiative was launched in 2015 as a response to the growing consumer demand for higher animal welfare standards.

The program has been successful in improving the lives of millions of animals, but it is facing challenges. One of the biggest challenges is the cost of implementing the program. The program requires farmers to make significant changes to their farming practices, which can be expensive.

Another challenge is the lack of consumer awareness. Many consumers are not aware of the program or its benefits. This lack of awareness makes it difficult for the program to gain traction.

Despite the challenges, the Animal Welfare Initiative is an important program that has the potential to improve the lives of millions of animals. It is important that the program continues beyond 2023, but it will only be possible if the major supermarket chains continue to support it.