One in three people would pay significantly more for animal welfare. The vast majority of Europeans eat meat regularly.

More than half of those surveyed said they support the welfare of farm animals, even if it would increase food prices. The Federal Association of Consumer Organizations concluded from the study that the majority of people want better animal husbandry. “The federal government must significantly raise animal husbandr standards,” said vzbv boss Ramona Pop. Higher standards are an important step towards sustainable animal husbandRY.