Welfare‑Values Versus Meat Markets

Majorities across demographics find routine factory‑farming practices unacceptable, yet meat consumption and animal slaughter numbers remain high, revealing a persistent value–behavior gap. This suggests information, pricing, regulatory, or supply‑chain frictions prevent mainstream alignment of production with expressed public values. — If true, the gap creates political pressure and commercial opportunity for labeling, welfare standards, plant‑based and cell‑based alternatives, and targeted regulation of intensive farming practices.