Lidl’s Pork Method of Production Labelling Initiative
Further Information:
Method of Production | Indoor | British Indoor | British Outdoor Bred | British Outdoor Reared | British Free Range | British Organic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Space Allowance | Stocking density as per legal requirements | Indoor housing: 0.15-1.0 m² minimum per pig (depending on weight) 1.64-6m² minimum per adult pig (depending on group size and composition) | Indoor housing: 0.15-1.0 m² minimum per pig (depending on weight) RSPCA: 0.5-1.72 m² minimum per growing pig (bedding materials typically straw). 2.7-7.5 m² minimum per adult pig (depending on group size and composition) | Indoor housing: 0.15-1.0 m² minimum per pig (depending on weight) RSPCA: 0.5-1.72 m² minimum per pig (bedding materials typically straw). 2.7-7.5 m² minimum per adult pig (depending on group size and composition) | Shelters: 0.15-1.0 m² minimum per pig (depending on weight) Outdoor area: 12-40 m² minimum per pig (depending on management system). 2.7-7.5 m² minimum per adult pig (depending on group size and composition) | Shelters: 0.6-1.3 m² minimum per pig (depending on weight) Outdoor area: 0.4-0.8 m² minimum per pig (depending on weight) |
Animal Welfare/ Environmental Enrichment | Access to environmental enrichment materials Castration is permitted Routine tail docking and teeth reduction not permitted* *unless justified by vet | Access to range of environmental enrichment materials such as straw, toys and wood to encourage pigs' inquisitive nature Castration, routine tail docking* and teeth reduction are not permitted *unless justified by vet | Access to environmental enrichment such as straw, hay and saw dust Castration and tail docking* are not permitted *unless justified by RSPCA and vet | Access to environmental enrichment such as straw, hay and saw dust Castration and tail docking* are not permitted *unless justified by RSPCA and vet | Access to environmental enrichment such as straw, hay and saw dust Additional objects such as footballs can be considered Castration and tail docking are not permitted Constant access to fields for duration of life span | Access to environmental enrichment such as straw, hay and soil Castration, teeth clipping, tail docking and nose ringing are prohibited* GM free diet *unless justified by vet |
Farrowing | Farrowed indoors Confinement systems are allowed | Farrowed indoors Confinement systems are allowed | Free farrowing Zero confinement | Free farrowing Zero confinement | Free farrowing Zero confinement | Free farrowing Zero confinement |
Assurance Partners | N/A | Red Tractor or Quality Meat Scotland | RSPCA Assured Red Tractor or Quality Meat Scotland | RSPCA Assured Red Tractor or Quality Meat Scotland | RSPCA Assured Red Tractor or Quality Meat Scotland | Organic Farmers & Growers EU Organic Label Red Tractor or Quality Meat Scotland |
CASE STUDY: Managing the Soil of British Outdoor Pigs
