Executive summary: A new Faunalytics report analyzes the economics of the chicken, egg, and fish industries in the U.S., China, and Brazil, finding they are dominated by a few corporations that profit from animal suffering through consolidation, vertical integration, and other cost-saving measures.
Key points:
A few large corporations dominate the chicken, egg, and fish industries through consolidation and vertical integration. This gives them enormous power over animal welfare standards and conditions.
The U.S., China, and Brazil play central roles supplying animal products globally. Actions in these countries can shape the industry worldwide.
Compared to chicken and eggs, aquaculture is less consolidated but likely to follow a similar trajectory of efficiency and integration. Early intervention could change its path.
Governments often enable these industries through subsidies, weak oversight, and active promotion. Well-targeted advocacy could curb this support.
Animal feed is the biggest production cost. Limiting crops for animal feed and genetic selection for feed efficiency are high-impact opportunities.
As animal products are potentially made costlier through welfare reforms, plant-based alternatives must become more affordable and accessible.
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Executive summary: A new Faunalytics report analyzes the economics of the chicken, egg, and fish industries in the U.S., China, and Brazil, finding they are dominated by a few corporations that profit from animal suffering through consolidation, vertical integration, and other cost-saving measures.
Key points:
A few large corporations dominate the chicken, egg, and fish industries through consolidation and vertical integration. This gives them enormous power over animal welfare standards and conditions.
The U.S., China, and Brazil play central roles supplying animal products globally. Actions in these countries can shape the industry worldwide.
Compared to chicken and eggs, aquaculture is less consolidated but likely to follow a similar trajectory of efficiency and integration. Early intervention could change its path.
Governments often enable these industries through subsidies, weak oversight, and active promotion. Well-targeted advocacy could curb this support.
Animal feed is the biggest production cost. Limiting crops for animal feed and genetic selection for feed efficiency are high-impact opportunities.
As animal products are potentially made costlier through welfare reforms, plant-based alternatives must become more affordable and accessible.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.