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flag New Zealand could earn $29M annually by requiring imported pork and eggs to meet its higher animal welfare standards, costing consumers just 25 cents per week.

flag A New Zealand report finds aligning import standards with domestic animal welfare rules could boost the local pig industry by $29 million annually, adding just 25 cents per person weekly to food costs. flag The policy would require imported pork and eggs to meet New Zealand’s higher welfare standards, such as banning sow stalls and farrowing crates, which are already outlawed domestically. flag Over 60% of pork and more than half of liquid egg consumed in New Zealand come from countries where these practices remain legal. flag The study notes international exporters already produce cage-free and higher-welfare products, making compliance feasible. flag Polling shows over 80% of New Zealanders support the move, and the policy is backed by the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill and more than 11,000 petition signatures. flag Advocates say it would level the playing field for farmers, uphold public values, and strengthen New Zealand’s global reputation on ethical farming.

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