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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 12h

It’s #WorldFarmedAnimalsDay - few people would think of Atlantic bluefin tuna as a 'farmed animal', yet up to 1 million of them are taken from the wild & confined in cruel sea cages each year. ✍️ Sign the petition to #KeepThemWild ➡️ buff.ly/PU2RK2D

Close-up of an Atlantic bluefin tuna behind netting with text which reads: "Up to 1 million Atlantic bluefin tuna are captured from the wild & kept in cages each year."

An aerial view of a bluefin tuna farm in the Mediterranean Sea, featuring a fish pen with a boat nearby. The water is teeming with birds flying overhead. Text overlay reads, "We visited a bluefin tuna farm in the Mediterranean and this is what we found..."

Two tuna fish swim in the farm. Text on the image reads: These highly complex migratory animals were forced to swim in endless circles. Many had visible injuries.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 30/09/2026

🍂 Autumn is here. Millions of animals across Europe won't notice - because they're still in cages. But @ec.europa.eu knows. This is when it promised its proposals to phase out cages. ⏰1 day to go. Tell the Commission it's time to #EndTheCageAge: bit.ly/4Aughmo

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 29/09/2026

The current food system isn't just pushing our planet to the limit, it's also wasteful & inefficient. We're calling on @ec.europa.eu to transform food production & move away from factory farming. Sign the Good Food for All ECI ➡️ bit.ly/4pKYW1X #FLWDay

Brown cows eating from troughs with text above saying, "Factory farming is wasting our food. Here's how," on a green background. An arrow points to the right, encouraging reads to swipe to the next image.

The image has a dark green background with white text which says, "Feeding grain and soy to animals on intensive farms is inefficient." It includes illustrations of grain and soy with "100 calories," a red arrow pointing to a cow, pig, and chicken, and another red arrow pointing to a plate with "3-25 calories." The bottom text reads, "A huge number of calories are lost in the process.

A close-up image of a cow licking their nose. The text reads, "Let's fix our broken food system. Sign the ECI.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 28/09/2026

⏰ THREE DAYS TO GO ⏰ @ec.europa.eu is running out of time. In Germany, France, Italy, Czechia, Slovakia, Belgium and beyond, we will keep campaigning until all farmed animals are freed from cages. ️ ✍️ Join us. Tell the Commission it's time to #EndTheCageAge: bit.ly/4Aughmo

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 27/09/2026

🍂 The EU Commission promised to start delivering proposals to phase out cages by autumn. 1.4m citizens, 170 NGOs & over 100 animal welfare experts are still waiting. Not to mention almost 300m suffering animals. ⏰4 days to go. Tell the Commission it's time to #EndTheCageAge: bit.ly/4Aughmo

It's Time for all farmed animals to roam free. End the Cage Age.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 26/09/2026

It's #WorldRabbitDay - here’s why farming rabbits in cages must end, and three of the worst welfare consequences. @ec.europa.eu must deliver its promise to #EndTheCageAge. Find out more and join our campaign here: bit.ly/48vD9FD

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 24/09/2026

⏰The clock is ticking for @ec.europa.eu ⏰ Promised cage-free proposals are almost due. It's been a five-year wait. ✍️ Tell the Commission it's time to #EndTheCageAge ➡️ bit.ly/4Aughmo

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 21/09/2026

🔎 NEW: 71% of farmers surveyed said going cage-free would have a positive impact on their wellbeing. ⏰ @ec.europa.eu has 10 days. Farmers agree it’s time to #EndTheCageAge ➡️ bit.ly/4xursIR

A hen is in the foreground on a dark background. Text reads: "New Survey. Cage‑free systems good for farmers and for animals. Swipe right to see the results."

The image features text that reads: "82% of surveyed farmers would farm without cages, if the right conditions were in place." The text is bold and prominent on a dark background.

The image has white and orange text on a black background which says: "74% acknowledged that animal welfare would improve in cage-free systems."

The image displays text on a black background. It reads "71% said that going cage-free would have a positive impact on their own wellbeing."

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 12/09/2026

On foie gras farms in the EU, most ducks & geese are kept in cages during the brutal force-feeding stage. Keeping them in cages restricts movement, prevents natural behaviours & can cause aggression. @ec.europa.eu must #EndTheCageAge Learn more: bit.ly/4vtnlfb

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 10/09/2026

🐄 WIN FOR ANIMALS 🐄 🇳🇱 The Dutch will fine transporters for carrying unweaned calves from Ireland, with penalties reaching €27,000. The economics of this cruel trade are crumbling. Now it's time for Irish Ferries to stop transporting animals. ✍️ Tell them: bit.ly/4iUfJj8

A calf with a white face and pink nose stands in a pen. Confetti and a party hat graphic are in the bottom left corner. Text below reads: "Welfare Win - Netherlands to fine Irish carriers for cruel calf transport." The Netherlands' flag is at the bottom.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 09/09/2026

We've been at Wild Summit in Bristol today discussing how we can restore nature. Debbie Tripley spoke about the environmental impact of intensive poultry farming & the need to move away from factory farming. Learn more: bit.ly/4zBOP5u

Debbie Tripley, Global Director of Campaigns and Policy Advocacy at Compassion in World Farming standing indoors at the Wild Summit event with a banner reading "The Wild Summit" in the background. A quote from her below says: "Industrial animal agriculture is accelerating. And if we continue down this line, much more of our precious nature will be extinguished."

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 05/09/2026

We can’t tackle the climate crisis without addressing the problems in our food system – yet the role of our diets is still too often overlooked. A world without factory farming is possible. Shifting to plant‑rich diets is a vital part of the solution: bit.ly/4zBOP5u

Bar chart titled "Without major cuts in global meat and dairy consumption, meeting the Paris targets will be nearly impossible." It shows greenhouse gas emissions for different diets: High meat eater (10.24 kg CO2), Medium meat eater (7.04 kg), Low meat eater (5.37 kg), Fish eater (4.74 kg), Vegetarian (4.16 kg), Vegan (2.47 kg).

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 02/09/2026

We must move towards a kinder food system, for people, animals and the planet. 🐄💚 Learn more: buff.ly/0eqLHAu #EndFactoryFarming

Cows in a large feedlot are shown. A quote at the top reads, "We cannot fix the climate crisis while ignoring what we eat." Below, it cites Nicholas Ceolin, Compassion in World Farming's Global Head of International Affairs.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 01/09/2026

From today, Brittany Ferries finally stops transporting animals on its ships! 🎉🐄 The pressure's now on Irish Ferries, the last remaining company to carry live animals on the long, gruelling journey from Ireland to mainland Europe. ✍️ Tell it to stop: bit.ly/4vnxkUx #BanLiveExports

A mother cow with her calf on a sanctuary. Text reads: Animal welfare win. Brittany Ferries stops carrying farmed animals on its ships today.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 31/08/2026

74 million rabbits are farmed in the EU, every year. Most spend their entire lives in cages – with less space than an A4 piece of paper. This is no life for a sentient animal. Share this post and tag @ec.europa.eu. It must keep its promise to #EndtheCageAge buff.ly/p1hS3Iv

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 28/08/2026

🐯 Is it right to cage a wild tiger? 🐟 What about a wild tuna? They're one of the largest, fastest fishes in the world. But in farms, they’re trapped in sea cages the length of a swimming pool. ✍️ Help us #KeepThemWild: buff.ly/orfygQg

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 25/08/2026

NEW REPORT: Atlantic bluefin tuna farming is cruel and threatens marine life, food security & wild populations. We witnessed the cruelty firsthand at a tuna farm. Wild animals built to cross oceans should not be trapped in cages. Help us #KeepThemWild 🐟🌊✍️ buff.ly/orfygQg

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 24/08/2026

Our Global Director of Campaigns and Advocacy Debbie Tripley, is speaking at Wild Summit Joining the panel discussion, "Nature-friendly farming: can farmers feed the nation and be the driving force of wildlife restoration?", she'll explore how food systems can support people & nature: bit.ly/4gGMKOg

Event poster for "The Wild Summit UK" at Bristol Beacon on 9th September 2026. Features silhouettes of birds, clouds, and marine animals against a blue background.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 22/08/2026

In Europe, millions of sows are forced to give birth and rear their piglets in crates too small to turn around in. Because of this, their welfare is terribly impacted: no sentient being should suffer like this. Learn more: bit.ly/48JkaVe #EndTheCageAge

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 20/08/2026

As temperatures soar across Europe, millions of farmed animals are suffering in silence. In France, an estimated 2.5-3m chickens died during the June heatwave, while cows & pigs in Europe suffered from heat stress. We must end factory farming. Read more: buff.ly/ze5FOmY #ENDIT

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 13/08/2026

Powerful words from Booker Prize-winning author Samantha Harvey, who has added her voice to our global call to #BanLiveExports. Every year, animals endure long, gruelling journeys. Take action to #BanLiveExports in the EU ➡️ bit.ly/4vnxkUx

This image features a quote by Samantha Harvey, the Booker Prize‑winning author that reads: "Animals are not cargo, but lives that warrant care & respect," in bold white and red text on a black background. Below the quote is a black-and‑white photo of Samantha.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 11/08/2026

Actor Brian Cox has added his name to our #BanLiveExports open letter. Will you join him? Millions of farmed animals are cruelly exported each year, so we’re calling on WOAH to help end this cruelty for good. Join Brian ➡️ bit.ly/3Qi8Lsv

Photo of Brian Cox, Actor. The text on the left is his quote which reads: "It is suffering we can prevent, so we must ban live exports."

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 11/08/2026

"Our food system faces immense challenges, yet, too often, one crucial part of the conversation is overlooked: factory farming." Our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social spoke at the GAF-I 2026 Forum in Kenya today, delivering a powerful call for urgent food systems transformation.

Quote and photo of Philip Lymbery, Compassion in World Farming's Global CEO which says: Food systems transformation is hugely urgent. The future of food must be resilient, inclusive, and compassionate.

Photos of Philip Lymbery at the event speaking on a screen to an audience of people.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 08/08/2026

Actor and TV presenter Alan Cumming has signed our open letter to #BanLiveExports... have you? We’ve written to WOAH members, calling on them to help end this inhumane trade and better protect animals. Want to join Alan? Take action now: bit.ly/3Qi8Lsv

Alan Cumming stands against a dark background, wearing a patterned jacket. The text beside is his quote which reads: "Animals are not cargo. We all have a role to play in ending this suffering."

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 07/08/2026

Did you know it’s estimated that some 7 billion laying hens are farmed in cages worldwide? Hens are unable to properly perform behaviours that are vital for their welfare, like dust bathing & foraging. Cramped cages cause them much suffering. We must #EndTheCageAge: bit.ly/48JkaVe

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 05/08/2026

Booker Prize-winning author Samantha Harvey has joined our global campaign to #BanLiveExports. Take action ➡️ bit.ly/4vnxkUx

The image features a black and white photo of Samantha Harvey, Booker Prize‑winning author. The background includes her quote: "We do not have to accept factory farming or live animal transport,"

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 04/08/2026

Sign our petition urging @ec.europa.eu to take action: bit.ly/4opAGTV

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 04/08/2026

How much do you know about fish and can you spot the lie? 🐟 We’re campaigning to improve the welfare of farmed fish, as they have little legal protection. #RethinkFish

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 03/08/2026

🎉 BREAKING: After over a year of campaigning, with @welfarm.bsky.social, Ethical Farming Ireland, Quatre Pattes, Southampton Animal Action & Dorset Animal Action, Brittany Ferries has announced it will stop transporting live farmed animals from Ireland to France! Learn more: bit.ly/4wvBWrQ

A close-up of a cow and a calf standing on grass. The image is framed with a red border containing the words "Breaking News" and "Victory for Animals!" The bottom text reads, "Brittany Ferries to stop live animal transport," accompanied by celebratory icons.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 01/08/2026

On most dairy farms, calves are separated from their mothers & spend their first weeks in an individual pen. This leads to stress, fear and frustration. @ec.europa.eu must keep its promise to #EndtheCageAge bit.ly/48vD9FD

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 31/07/2026

We can’t fix the climate crisis without transforming our food system and ending factory farming. 👉 Demand action from the EU and sign the Good Food for All European Citizens’ Initiative: bit.ly/4pKYW1X

A cow and a calf stand in a grassy field with yellow flowers. The text above them reads, "We want good food for animals," and below, "Sign the Good Food for All ECI."

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 30/07/2026

Climate-friendly food systems are entirely possible – it’s the policy that needs to catch up The Good Food for All European Citizens’ Initiative calls on the EU Commission to transform food production & support sustainable diets Sign the ECI: bit.ly/4pKYW1X

A grocery store display with neatly stacked fruit including apples, oranges, and pears. Bold text at the top reads, "We want good food for people." Below the fruit, text reads, "Sign the Good Food for All ECI."

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 28/07/2026

Most dairy calves farmed in the EU spend their first weeks in small individual pens. Calves are social, curious animals – individual pens prevent them from playing & interacting with other calves, causing fear & frustration.

Silhouette of a calf with text which says "17 million dairy calves are farmed in the EU each year" on a brown background.

Illustration of six calves in small cages with text: 10 million spend their early life suffering in an individual pen.

Flags of Germany, France, and Poland are displayed above the text: Germany, France & Poland are the countries where most dairy calves are farmed.

Map of France with text: "2.7m dairy calves born in France. Most spend their early life in an individual pen."

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 23/07/2026

2/ Dr Elena Lara, Senior Research and Policy Advisor at Compassion in World Farming, said: “After years of pressure, this is a huge victory for octopuses, our oceans and everyone who joined us in campaigning to stop the world's first octopus farm."

A photo of an octopus and a quote by doctor Elena Lara, Senior Research & Policy Advisor at Compassion in World Farming which says: Octopuses are intelligent, wild animals, not products to be caged in factory farms. The decision to abandon this project sends a powerful message that the future of food must not be built on animal suffering.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 23/07/2026

1/🐙 MAJOR WIN FOR OCTOPUSES! 🎉 Nueva Pescanova has just abandoned plans for the world’s first octopus farm in Gran Canaria, Spain. This victory follows 5 years of campaigning: 🔎 3 major research reports ✉️ 43,000+ supporter emails ✍️ 130+ NGO & scientist signatures #KeepThemWild

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 21/07/2026

Part 5: Did you know most farmed fish are killed inhumanely? Fish urgently need legal protection to ensure pain-free, humane slaughter. This is an obligation in law for land animals, so why is fish welfare ignored? Find out how you can help #RethinkFish: buff.ly/oert4Tn

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 17/07/2026

🐄 Around 17 million dairy calves are farmed in the EU every year. Most spend their first weeks in small individual pens - unable to play, socialise properly or move freely. /1

A line of calves inside individual pens (cages without a top). Text above reads: End the Cage Age - Species Spotlight. 17 million dairy calves are farmed in the EU each year.

A newborn calf being cruelly separated from their mother. Both are clearly distressed. Text reads: on dairy farms, calves are separated from their mothers shortly after birth. This is distressing for both and affects the calf's development.

A line of calves in pens. Text above reads: most EU calves are then kept in individual pens for their first weeks. This is why it's cruel.

1. They can't move freely. Close up photo of a calf in a small pen looking sad.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 16/07/2026

We can’t fix the climate crisis without ending factory farming. Demand action from the EU and sign the Good Food for All European Citizens’ Initiative: buff.ly/l1DVicp

A bee sits on a pink flower. Text reads: "We want good food for the environment. Sign the Good Food For All ECI.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 13/07/2026

Animals deserve compassion and respect 💚🐽

Two piglets standing close to each other. Text reads: be kind to every kind.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 11/07/2026

221 million pigs are farmed in the EU every year, where the average mother pig spends around half her life in a cramped, cruel cage. It’s time to #EndtheCageAge Find out more & get involved👇 www.endthecageage.eu/en

A graphic with a large silhouette of a pig above text which says, "50% of pigs are farmed in intensive systems globally." The background is brown.

Flags of Germany, Spain, and France on a brown background. Below, the text reads: "Spain, Germany & France are the countries where most mother pigs are reared & confined."

A pink/brown silhouette of Spain on a darker brown background shows the text "95%" in large numbers. Below, it reads "of mother pigs in Spain are caged."

Map of Germany with bold text which says "95% of mother pigs in Germany are caged," against a brown background.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 30/06/2026

We were in Brussels today with @anima-int.bsky.social and the #EndTheCageAge coalition. We erected a cage to mark the five-year anniversary of the Commission’s unfulfilled commitment to ban cages for farmed animals. /1

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 30/06/2026

"This isn’t just a broken promise - it’s a failure for democracy, for the 1.4 million citizens who signed our European Citizens’ Initiative calling to End the Cage Age." - Charlotte Reid, our Deputy Director of Global Campaigns Policy & Advocacy

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 30/06/2026

Five years ago today, @ec.europa.eu committed to deliver proposals to #EndtheCageAge, but so far, has failed to deliver on its promise /1

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 29/06/2026

We're delighted to announce our Global CEO, @philip-ciwf.bsky.social has been reappointed as President of Eurogroup for Animals!

Photo of Philip Lymbery, Global CEO of Compassion in World Farming. Text above reads: Our Global CEO Philip Lymbery reappointed President of Eurogroup for Animals. The words 'reappointed President' are highlighted in green.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 29/06/2026

According to the EAT-Lancet report, our food system is pushing our planet to the limit. Change is possible: the Good Food for All ECI calls on @ec.europa.eu to transform food production & support sustainable diets. Sign the ECI: buff.ly/zAGkscn

Lots of pigs crammed together on an intensive farm. They are all dirty in a dark room, looking distressed and poorly treated. Bold text reads: OUR FOOD SYSTEM IS ACCELERATING ENVIRONMENTAL BREAKDOWN BUT YOU CAN HELP CHANGE THAT.

Photo of a forest which has been partially demolished. Text reads: FACTORY FARMS INCREASE EMISSIONS, DEFORESTATION & BIODIVERSITY LOSS.

A pig outside in better conditions. They are on grass with a blue sky in the background and the sun on their skin. Text reads: SIGN THE GOOD FOOD FOR ALL EU CITIZENS’ INITIATIVE CALLING FOR BETTER FOOD & FARMING.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 26/06/2026

"Consumers deserve to know whether the food they buy comes from animals raised outdoors or confined indoors." Our CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social on why honest food labelling matters and why it's needed on meat and dairy products. Read more in the @scotsman.com ➡️ bit.ly/3Ql4che

Hens outside in a green field. A quote from Philip Lymbery CEO of Compassion in World Farming reads: "How food is produced matters. It shapes not only the ethical footprint of what we eat, but often its taste and nutritional quality too".

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 25/06/2026

The @ec.europa.eu promised to deliver proposals to ban cages by 2023, but nearly 300 million animals in the EU are still confined to cages each year. On 30 June, alongside Anima and the #EndtheCageAge coalition, we’ll be in Brussels to call for action. Help us End the Cage Age: bit.ly/48JkaVe

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 24/06/2026

Millions of animals are cruelly exported overseas each year. We’ve written to the @woahglobal.bsky.social, urging them to put animal welfare at the heart of the upcoming revision of live transport guidelines & to #BanLiveExports. Sign our open letter: buff.ly/ZBcxqqM

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