01. Does Minerva Foods have animal welfare goals?

Yes. In 2023, Minerva Foods publicly announced 54 animal welfare commitments for its entire supply chain, covering topics such as antibiotic use, intensive confinement, environmental enrichment, mutilation practices, long-distance transport, pre-slaughter stunning, certifications, and other aspects considered essential for animal welfare. The fulfillment goals for these commitments range from 2023 to 2045, and a detailed description of each, along with the current status, is available in Section 8 of the Animal Welfare Report.