What is Taiwan's Pigs of God weighing contest?

We explain the truth behind the pig-weighing contest.

Just lip service? Iconic Taiwanese xiaolongbao chain Din Tai Fung refuses to abandon cruel cage eggs

EAST demands xiaolongbao chain Din Tai Fung drops cage eggs from its menus in Taiwan.

The 'Five Indicators of Suffering' for Taiwan's dairy cows

EAST urged authorities and processors to set welfare standards as it revealed the results of its investigation into Taiwan's dairy industry.

Matcha fans rejoice! Renowned dessert chain to expand to Taiwan, will use cage-free eggs

Match Prince announces all locally-manufactured products will use cage-free eggs as the chain expands to Taiwan.

Tap for hens! Sign the petition demanding the government cruel ban battery cages

Speak up for the 39 million hens confined in battery cages in Taiwan.

Liberate hens from cages! Sign the petition now!

Nothing divine about pig-fattening

Taiwan's largest pork producer unveils historic pig welfare commitments

Taiwan's largest pork producer, Taisugar, announced a set of unprecedented commitments to improve the welfare of pigs on its Taiwanese farms.

EAST urges phase-out of live pig auctions in Taiwan

Currently, most pork consumption in Taiwan involves the live auction of pigs. This outdated system poses serious animal welfare concerns and hinders the modernization of Taiwan’s pork industry. The severe stress experienced by these animals can adversely affect meat quality, pose food safety risks, and remove incentives for farmers to adopt better farming practices.