In 2014, the Canadian pork industry pledged to stop using pregnancy boxes by 2024. Maple Leaf also signed the agreement, but the goal is to renovate all of its sow houses by the end of 2021. The pig houses owned by Maple Leaf Foods produce approximately 40% of the pig houses. The pigs that the company uses to produce its branded pork products every year.

The processor has studied pig houses and feeding systems around the world and combined its observed best practices into one system, which the company calls "Advanced Open Sow House." The system creates feeding areas with various spaces to support the sows' desire to choose when to play, socialize, eat and rest. The open system helps farm staff observe the sows as they move around, monitor their health, and provide care.

Maple Leaf's system has the following characteristics:

In a press release, the company’s President and CEO Michael McCain said: “Ensuring that the animals we care for experience the best environment at Maple Leaf Foods is the right approach and an important part of our sustainability commitment. We The progress made in eliminating gestation boxes in sow houses across Canada is an important milestone because we are proud to lead the industry in adopting a more compassionate approach to animal welfare."

Maple Leaf Foods is very concerned about sustainability and has developed various programs aimed at providing better food, better care, better communities and a better planet. In the most recent issue of AgriVision, Tim Faveri, the company's vice president of sustainable development and shared value, shared his thoughts and ideas on protein conversion.

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