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What happened with the images from Swedish pig factories?
Public outrage, animal‑welfare inspections, and silence from the politicians. Here’s what happened with Project 1882’s images from inside Swedish pig factories.
Factory farming fuels yet another avian flu outbreak
A new outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed at a chicken breeding facility in Sweden, where approximately 50,000 birds have been culled. Project 1882 argues that factory farming must be phased out in favor of a transition to plant-based food production.
Large turnout at the protest in Brussels for an EU ban on fur farming
The European Commission appears to be leaning towards stricter regulations rather than an all-out ban on fur farms. A protest was therefore held in Brussels to remind the Commission that a ban is the only right way forward.
Strong public support in Sweden for phasing out fast-growing chicken breeds
A new public opinion survey by Project 1882 shows that a majority of voters in Sweden support a ban on fast-growing chicken breeds. With national elections taking place in Sweden this year, this should be an obvious policy commitment for political parties that claim to prioritise animal welfare.
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Reduced consumption of chickens in Sweden 2025 – 4.8 million lives saved
New statistics from the Swedish Board of Agriculture show a decline in meat consumption. Project 1882 has converted this into number of individual animals and is pleased to report that the number of animals killed has also decreased. A sign that more people are choosing not to eat chickens. The decline in meat consumption has saved approximately 4.8 million chickens in 2025 compared to the previous year.
International pressure on Sweden to ban cages and fur farming
In a letter signed by eleven leading animal rights and animal welfare organisations, the Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs is urged to safeguard animal welfare. This is to be achieved through a ban on cages and fur farming.
EU-citizens wants stronger animal welfare legislation
Over 190,000 responses were collected in the EU's open consultation. The responses send a powerful signal that current EU legislation is inadequate and that citizens want to see comprehensive reforms to improve conditions for animals in factory farms.
Project 1882 calls for a ban on animal transport to the Middle East
In a letter, Project 1882 urges the EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare to immediately halt the export of live animals to Israel and neighbouring countries. The organization warns that animals are being transported directly into war zones.
What happened with the images from Swedish pig factories?
Public outrage, animal‑welfare inspections, and silence from the politicians. Here’s what happened with Project 1882’s images from inside Swedish pig factories...
Here’s what happened with Project 1882’s images from inside Swedish pig factories...
Factory farms
Nowhere in the world are there more animals than on factory farms. They are treated as products, even though they are sentient individuals with their own interests and needs. Project 1882 is working to change this through public education, political advocacy and partnering with businesses. We work for a future without factory farms.