OUR COMMITMENT TO ANIMAL WELFARE

The quality of our products begins with the care of every aspect. For this reason, for several years, Citterio has been investing in farms where animal welfare is at the heart of the project. We pay attention to adequate spaces, selected feed, and a healthy and active lifestyle. We ensure the quality of every step of our animals growth to provide you with the best possible product.We also collaborate with breeders certified according to the strict "Animal Welfare Certification," thus sharing a farming philosophy that respects animal welfare under stringent regulations that guarantee it. All sites within the supply chain are certified by third-party entities. To date, many products are involved, at least for part of their production.

Discover all the points of our commitment to animal welfare.

FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT

It is important for us to ensure animals have freedom of movement: for this reason, the spaces are suitable for their weight and size, promoting well-being at every stage of growth.

NO CRUEL INTERVENTIONS

Painful interventions or practices on animals, such as cutting ears, tail, and teeth, are banned in our farms. By the end of 2026, the farms we collaborate with will also be fully aligned.

BALANCED NUTRITION

We use automatic recognition systems to ensure that every sow has the right supply of nutrients based on age and weight. In this way, we ensure each meal is adequate, avoiding stress and excess feeding.

COMFORT

It is important to facilitate animal movement and stimulate their curiosity: for this reason, pregnant sows have spaces equipped with fresh straw, wooden logs, and modern feeders that are activated only by specific actions. The pigs have a dedicated resting area with a solid floor and environmental enrichments, such as straw, in all stages of growth.

CERTIFIED ABBAITORS

Applying the cruelty&stress-free rules is fundamental to us: therefore, slaughter takes place in facilities which are voluntarily certified in this regard.

PROTECTING AND SAFEGUARDING THE HEALTH OF THE ANIMALS AND THE CONSUMER

For this reason, we are committed to a limited and responsible use of medication. Only when necessary, to protect the animal. We have also eliminated the use of macromolecules of greater critical importance and those of critical importance according to the WHO list. We are also committed to a reduction in the quantity of medications used on a three-year basis.

100% ITALIAN

We have chosen to invest in Italy, in pigs that are born and bred in our country. Only selected breeds that are 100% Italian.