{"id":2326,"date":"2026-07-26T08:40:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T08:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/?page_id=2326"},"modified":"2026-09-17T22:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T22:21:31","slug":"fair-to-animals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/sustainability\/fair-to-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"Fair to Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"page-hero-block_c0920c506589c120e3ac56eb1d5a34d0\" class=\"acf-page-hero acf-page-hero--image-small acf-page-hero--has-image\" style=\"--phi-background:#FFCAA2;--phi-text:#222222;--phi-accent:#222222;--phi-width:1400px;--phi-image-height:clamp(280px, 32vw, 480px);--phi-focus-x:50%;--phi-focus-y:50%;--phi-heading-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--phi-heading-style:normal;--phi-heading-weight:700;--phi-intro-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--phi-intro-style:normal;--phi-intro-weight:400;--phi-breadcrumb-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--phi-breadcrumb-style:normal;--phi-breadcrumb-weight:400;--phi-tag-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--phi-tag-style:normal;--phi-tag-weight:700;--phi-heading-size:clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);--phi-intro-size:clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);--phi-breadcrumb-size:0.875rem;--phi-tag-size:1rem;\"><div class=\"acf-page-hero__panel\"><div class=\"acf-page-hero__content\"><nav class=\"acf-page-hero__breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb navigation\"><ol><li><span aria-current=\"page\">The REWE GROUP&#039;s Animal Welfare Program in Austria<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><h1 class=\"acf-page-hero__title\">Be kind to animals!<\/h1><div class=\"acf-page-hero__intro\"><p>With \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d, we are committed to higher animal welfare standards and greater transparency in conventional animal husbandry, since this still accounts for the majority of common farming practices. Every small change in this area is therefore an important step in the right direction. <\/p>\n<p>Austria has strict animal welfare laws that define the requirements for species-appropriate care of farm animals. The \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d program certifies higher animal welfare standards in conventional livestock farming that exceed legal requirements. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"acf-page-hero__media\"><img class=\"acf-page-hero__image\" src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hero-fair-zum-tier-legehenne.webp\" alt=\"Be kind to animals!\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/section><section id=\"icon-feature-grid-block_66966a0b84558caf45c77d75b06b1b17\" class=\"wp-block-acf-icon-feature-grid ifg-section ifg-cols--3 ifg-size--standard ifg-shape--square alignfull\" style=\"--ifg-section-bg:#FFFFFF;--ifg-section-heading:#222222;--ifg-section-text:#222222;--ifg-max-width:1000px;--ifg-heading-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-heading-style:normal;--ifg-heading-weight:700;--ifg-intro-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-intro-style:normal;--ifg-intro-weight:400;\"><div class=\"ifg-inner\"><header class=\"ifg-header\"><h2 class=\"ifg-header__heading\">Our General &quot;Fair to Animals!&quot; Criteria<\/h2><\/header><ul class=\"ifg-grid\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"ifg-card\" style=\"--ifg-card-bg:#FFCAA2;--ifg-card-text:#222222;--ifg-card-heading:#222222;--ifg-card-accent:#222222;--ifg-card-link:#222222;--ifg-card-focus:#222222;--ifg-card-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-title-style:normal;--ifg-card-title-weight:700;--ifg-card-text-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-text-style:normal;--ifg-card-text-weight:400;--ifg-card-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-link-style:normal;--ifg-card-link-weight:400;--ifg-card-title-size:clamp(1rem, 6.5cqi, 1.3rem);--ifg-card-link-hover:#1B1B1B;\"><div class=\"ifg-card__inner\"><div class=\"ifg-card__icon-wrap\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img class=\"ifg-card__icon\" src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/00_2609_icon_flag-bold.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ifg-card__body\"><h3 class=\"ifg-card__title\">100% from Austrian farms<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"ifg-card\" style=\"--ifg-card-bg:#FFCAA2;--ifg-card-text:#222222;--ifg-card-heading:#222222;--ifg-card-accent:#222222;--ifg-card-link:#222222;--ifg-card-focus:#222222;--ifg-card-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-title-style:normal;--ifg-card-title-weight:700;--ifg-card-text-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-text-style:normal;--ifg-card-text-weight:400;--ifg-card-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-link-style:normal;--ifg-card-link-weight:400;--ifg-card-title-size:clamp(1rem, 6.5cqi, 1.3rem);--ifg-card-link-hover:#1B1B1B;\"><div class=\"ifg-card__inner\"><div class=\"ifg-card__icon-wrap\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img class=\"ifg-card__icon\" src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/barn-bold.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ifg-card__body\"><h3 class=\"ifg-card__title\">More space and freedom of movement in accordance with legal requirements<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"ifg-card\" style=\"--ifg-card-bg:#FFCAA2;--ifg-card-text:#222222;--ifg-card-heading:#222222;--ifg-card-accent:#222222;--ifg-card-link:#222222;--ifg-card-focus:#222222;--ifg-card-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-title-style:normal;--ifg-card-title-weight:700;--ifg-card-text-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-text-style:normal;--ifg-card-text-weight:400;--ifg-card-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-link-style:normal;--ifg-card-link-weight:400;--ifg-card-title-size:clamp(1rem, 6.5cqi, 1.3rem);--ifg-card-link-hover:#1B1B1B;\"><div class=\"ifg-card__inner\"><div class=\"ifg-card__icon-wrap\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img class=\"ifg-card__icon\" src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/00_2609_bounding-box-bold.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ifg-card__body\"><h3 class=\"ifg-card__title\">Free-range in a free-range pen, outdoor area, sunroom, or pasture\u2014depending on the season and type of animal<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"ifg-card\" style=\"--ifg-card-bg:#FFCAA2;--ifg-card-text:#222222;--ifg-card-heading:#222222;--ifg-card-accent:#222222;--ifg-card-link:#222222;--ifg-card-focus:#222222;--ifg-card-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-title-style:normal;--ifg-card-title-weight:700;--ifg-card-text-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-text-style:normal;--ifg-card-text-weight:400;--ifg-card-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-link-style:normal;--ifg-card-link-weight:400;--ifg-card-title-size:clamp(1rem, 6.5cqi, 1.3rem);--ifg-card-link-hover:#1B1B1B;\"><div class=\"ifg-card__inner\"><div class=\"ifg-card__icon-wrap\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img class=\"ifg-card__icon\" src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/00_2609_farm-bold.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ifg-card__body\"><h3 class=\"ifg-card__title\">Ban on fully slatted floors and tethered housing<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"ifg-card\" style=\"--ifg-card-bg:#FFCAA2;--ifg-card-text:#222222;--ifg-card-heading:#222222;--ifg-card-accent:#222222;--ifg-card-link:#222222;--ifg-card-focus:#222222;--ifg-card-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-title-style:normal;--ifg-card-title-weight:700;--ifg-card-text-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-text-style:normal;--ifg-card-text-weight:400;--ifg-card-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--ifg-card-link-style:normal;--ifg-card-link-weight:400;--ifg-card-title-size:clamp(1rem, 6.5cqi, 1.3rem);--ifg-card-link-hover:#1B1B1B;\"><div class=\"ifg-card__inner\"><div class=\"ifg-card__icon-wrap\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img class=\"ifg-card__icon\" src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/00_2609_grains-bold.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ifg-card__body\"><h3 class=\"ifg-card__title\">100% GMO-free animal feed from Europe<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><section id=\"fwmtr-block_ceb6e9021338facb859417b09e9fc121\" class=\"wp-block-acf-full-width-media-text-rows fwmtr fwmtr--spacing-none alignfull\"><div class=\"fwmtr__row fwmtr__row--media-left fwmtr__row--content-center fwmtr__row--icon-horizontal-center fwmtr__row--icon-vertical-center fwmtr__row--icon-size-large fwmtr__row--image-fit-cover\" style=\"--fwmtr-media-bg:#F2F2F2;--fwmtr-content-bg:#01605B;--fwmtr-eyebrow:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-title:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-body:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-link:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-icon:#222222;--fwmtr-focus:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-eyebrow-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-eyebrow-style:normal;--fwmtr-eyebrow-weight:700;--fwmtr-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-title-style:normal;--fwmtr-title-weight:700;--fwmtr-body-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-body-style:normal;--fwmtr-body-weight:400;--fwmtr-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-link-style:normal;--fwmtr-link-weight:700;--fwmtr-eyebrow-size:0.875rem;--fwmtr-title-size:clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);--fwmtr-body-size:clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);--fwmtr-link-size:1rem;\"><div class=\"fwmtr__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/legehenne.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__content\"><h2 class=\"fwmtr__title\">Laying hens<\/h2><div class=\"fwmtr__body\"><p>For laying hens, \u201cFair to Animals!\u201d means a coop with more space and access to an outdoor run in the open air. Inside the coop, there are raised perches and nests lined with natural bedding. The hens\u2019 outdoor run is equipped with sand baths, as well as shrubs and trees that provide shade. In case of inclement weather, the birds can use a winter garden. When it comes to feeding, emphasis is placed on GMO-free feed. The hens live on farms in Lower Austria and Styria. The number of hens per coop is limited to a maximum of 3,000 birds. The brothers (male chicks) of the hens are also taken into account by \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d They are raised in a separate rooster rearing facility.         <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__row fwmtr__row--media-right fwmtr__row--content-center fwmtr__row--icon-horizontal-center fwmtr__row--icon-vertical-center fwmtr__row--icon-size-large fwmtr__row--image-fit-cover\" style=\"--fwmtr-media-bg:#F2F2F2;--fwmtr-content-bg:#D83F27;--fwmtr-eyebrow:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-title:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-body:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-link:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-icon:#222222;--fwmtr-focus:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-eyebrow-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-eyebrow-style:normal;--fwmtr-eyebrow-weight:700;--fwmtr-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-title-style:normal;--fwmtr-title-weight:700;--fwmtr-body-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-body-style:normal;--fwmtr-body-weight:400;--fwmtr-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-link-style:normal;--fwmtr-link-weight:700;--fwmtr-eyebrow-size:0.875rem;--fwmtr-title-size:clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);--fwmtr-body-size:clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);--fwmtr-link-size:1rem;\"><div class=\"fwmtr__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/milchkuh.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__content\"><h2 class=\"fwmtr__title\">Dairy cows<\/h2><div class=\"fwmtr__body\"><p>For dairy cows, \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d mandates a ban on tethered housing. The cows live on farms in Salzburg and are kept in free-stall barns. They have access to pasture for at least 120 days a year or to an outdoor area for 365 days a year. To ensure greater comfort in the barn, the cows have access to bedded-down resting areas and scratching brushes for grooming. Species-appropriate feeding with high-fiber roughage such as grasses and hay supports natural feeding behavior and contributes to the animals\u2019 well-being. The dairy cows are fed mainly fresh grasses and hay. GMO-free, mineral-rich grain meal is fed only in limited quantities. Fermented feed (silage) is prohibited. If dehorning (removal of a calf\u2019s horn buds) is necessary, it may only be performed with anesthesia, pain relief, and additional post-procedure pain management. The animals live exclusively on Austrian farms and are also milked there.          <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__row fwmtr__row--media-left fwmtr__row--content-center fwmtr__row--icon-horizontal-center fwmtr__row--icon-vertical-center fwmtr__row--icon-size-large fwmtr__row--image-fit-cover\" style=\"--fwmtr-media-bg:#F2F2F2;--fwmtr-content-bg:#01605B;--fwmtr-eyebrow:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-title:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-body:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-link:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-icon:#222222;--fwmtr-focus:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-eyebrow-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-eyebrow-style:normal;--fwmtr-eyebrow-weight:700;--fwmtr-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-title-style:normal;--fwmtr-title-weight:700;--fwmtr-body-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-body-style:normal;--fwmtr-body-weight:400;--fwmtr-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-link-style:normal;--fwmtr-link-weight:700;--fwmtr-eyebrow-size:0.875rem;--fwmtr-title-size:clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);--fwmtr-body-size:clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);--fwmtr-link-size:1rem;\"><div class=\"fwmtr__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/masthuhn.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__content\"><h2 class=\"fwmtr__title\">MEHRwohl Chicken<\/h2><div class=\"fwmtr__body\"><p>All \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d broiler chickens are raised on local farms. There, the chickens have about 20 percent more space than required by law. The number of birds is also limited to a maximum of 15 per square meter. Straw bales distributed throughout the coop serve as enrichment material or can be used by the broiler chickens as elevated resting spots. Thanks to mandatory window space in the coops, \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d broiler chickens have natural light in their living quarters. For feeding, only non-GMO feed from Europe is used, without exception.        <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__row fwmtr__row--media-right fwmtr__row--content-center fwmtr__row--icon-horizontal-center fwmtr__row--icon-vertical-center fwmtr__row--icon-size-large fwmtr__row--image-fit-cover\" style=\"--fwmtr-media-bg:#F2F2F2;--fwmtr-content-bg:#D83F27;--fwmtr-eyebrow:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-title:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-body:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-link:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-icon:#222222;--fwmtr-focus:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-eyebrow-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-eyebrow-style:normal;--fwmtr-eyebrow-weight:700;--fwmtr-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-title-style:normal;--fwmtr-title-weight:700;--fwmtr-body-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-body-style:normal;--fwmtr-body-weight:400;--fwmtr-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-link-style:normal;--fwmtr-link-weight:700;--fwmtr-eyebrow-size:0.875rem;--fwmtr-title-size:clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);--fwmtr-body-size:clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);--fwmtr-link-size:1rem;\"><div class=\"fwmtr__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hero-standards-02.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__content\"><h2 class=\"fwmtr__title\">STROHwohl Pig<\/h2><div class=\"fwmtr__body\"><p>&#8220;Fair to Animals!&#8221; Pigs may not be kept on fully slatted floors; instead, they are housed in a free-range pen with 100 percent more space than required by law. The pigs have access to the outdoors, and enrichment materials are provided. Lying areas strewn with straw positively support the animals\u2019 comfort-seeking behavior. Furthermore, procedures performed on piglets, such as castration, may not be carried out without prior anesthesia, pain relief, and post-procedural pain management. Tail docking (removal) and the trimming of canine teeth are prohibited. The pigs are fed Austrian, non-GMO feed, most of which comes from the pig farms themselves. The \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d pigs live on farms in Austria.        <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__row fwmtr__row--media-left fwmtr__row--content-center fwmtr__row--icon-horizontal-center fwmtr__row--icon-vertical-center fwmtr__row--icon-size-large fwmtr__row--image-fit-cover\" style=\"--fwmtr-media-bg:#F2F2F2;--fwmtr-content-bg:#01605B;--fwmtr-eyebrow:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-title:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-body:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-link:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-icon:#222222;--fwmtr-focus:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-eyebrow-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-eyebrow-style:normal;--fwmtr-eyebrow-weight:700;--fwmtr-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-title-style:normal;--fwmtr-title-weight:700;--fwmtr-body-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-body-style:normal;--fwmtr-body-weight:400;--fwmtr-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-link-style:normal;--fwmtr-link-weight:700;--fwmtr-eyebrow-size:0.875rem;--fwmtr-title-size:clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);--fwmtr-body-size:clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);--fwmtr-link-size:1rem;\"><div class=\"fwmtr__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mastrind-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__content\"><h2 class=\"fwmtr__title\">ALMO Beef<\/h2><div class=\"fwmtr__body\"><p>Our \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d cattle are guaranteed daily access to pasture or alpine pastures for at least 200 days during the growing season. In winter, they have spacious free-range barns. Tethering and fully slatted floors are prohibited. All feed ingredients are certified GMO-free, as stipulated in the \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d guidelines. At least 75% of the structured roughage comes directly from the farm itself or from the immediate region.      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__row fwmtr__row--media-right fwmtr__row--content-center fwmtr__row--icon-horizontal-center fwmtr__row--icon-vertical-center fwmtr__row--icon-size-large fwmtr__row--image-fit-cover\" style=\"--fwmtr-media-bg:#F2F2F2;--fwmtr-content-bg:#D83F27;--fwmtr-eyebrow:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-title:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-body:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-link:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-icon:#222222;--fwmtr-focus:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-eyebrow-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-eyebrow-style:normal;--fwmtr-eyebrow-weight:700;--fwmtr-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-title-style:normal;--fwmtr-title-weight:700;--fwmtr-body-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-body-style:normal;--fwmtr-body-weight:400;--fwmtr-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-link-style:normal;--fwmtr-link-weight:700;--fwmtr-eyebrow-size:0.875rem;--fwmtr-title-size:clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);--fwmtr-body-size:clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);--fwmtr-link-size:1rem;\"><div class=\"fwmtr__media\"><span class=\"fwmtr__built-in-icon\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__content\"><h2 class=\"fwmtr__title\">Rooster<\/h2><div class=\"fwmtr__body\"><p>At \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d, the brothers (roosters) of the laying hens are also raised. For roosters, \u201cFair zum Tier\u201d means a coop with plenty of space and access to an outdoor area with greenery. Inside the coop, there are raised perches and enrichment materials. The roosters\u2019 outdoor area is equipped with sand baths, shade-providing shrubs, and trees. In case of inclement weather, the animals can use a winter garden. The feed provided is GMO-free. The roosters live on farms in Upper Austria.      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__row fwmtr__row--media-left fwmtr__row--content-center fwmtr__row--icon-horizontal-center fwmtr__row--icon-vertical-center fwmtr__row--icon-size-large fwmtr__row--image-fit-cover\" style=\"--fwmtr-media-bg:#F2F2F2;--fwmtr-content-bg:#01605B;--fwmtr-eyebrow:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-title:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-body:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-link:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-icon:#222222;--fwmtr-focus:#FFFFFF;--fwmtr-eyebrow-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-eyebrow-style:normal;--fwmtr-eyebrow-weight:700;--fwmtr-title-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-title-style:normal;--fwmtr-title-weight:700;--fwmtr-body-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-body-style:normal;--fwmtr-body-weight:400;--fwmtr-link-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--fwmtr-link-style:normal;--fwmtr-link-weight:700;--fwmtr-eyebrow-size:0.875rem;--fwmtr-title-size:clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);--fwmtr-body-size:clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);--fwmtr-link-size:1rem;\"><div class=\"fwmtr__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pute_01-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"fwmtr__content\"><h2 class=\"fwmtr__title\">SONNwohl Turkeys<\/h2><div class=\"fwmtr__body\"><p>Our &#8220;Fair zum Tier!&#8221; turkeys have more space thanks to a mandatory winter run. The structured floor-rearing system provides access at all times to a litter-covered outdoor scratching area (winter run), which increases the usable coop area by 25%.   In the EU, 70 kg of live weight per square meter is standard practice; for our animals, the limit is only 40 kg per square meter. More space means greater freedom of movement, which has a positive effect on the animals\u2019 health. Raised resting platforms in the barn allow the animals to rest in a manner appropriate to their species. Straw bales serve as useful enrichment material and are used for pecking and scratching. The feed is 100% GMO-free.     <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Requirements for Using the &#8220;Fair to Animals!&#8221; Seal<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2cd8972c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regulativ.pdf\">&#8220;Fair to Animals!&#8221; Regulation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">List of Criteria<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Anlage_Sanktionsbeirat.pdf\">Control and Audit Processes<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Anhang_Sanktionen_Programmbetreiber.pdf\">Sanctions and Appeal Procedures<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fair_zum_Tier_Gebuehrenmodell.pdf\">Fee Structure<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d\" class=\"riag-faq-accordion\" style=\"--faq-bg:#FFFFFF;--faq-text:#222222;--faq-closed:#222222;--faq-open:#222222;--faq-divider:#F2F2F2;--faq-width:1400px;--faq-space-top:clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);--faq-space-bottom:clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);--faq-heading-font:&quot;REWE Group Headlines&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--faq-heading-style:normal;--faq-heading-weight:700;--faq-question-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--faq-question-style:normal;--faq-question-weight:700;--faq-answer-font:&quot;REWE Group Copy&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;--faq-answer-style:normal;--faq-answer-weight:400;\" data-faq-mode=\"multiple\" data-faq-first-open=\"false\"><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__inner\"><h2 class=\"riag-faq-accordion__heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__list\"><article class=\"riag-faq-accordion__item\" data-faq-item data-initial-open=\"false\"><h3 class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"riag-faq-accordion__toggle\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-0\" data-faq-toggle><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question-text\">What does the animal welfare program \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d stand for?<\/span><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__panel\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-0\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-0\" data-faq-panel hidden><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__answer\"><p>Our goal is to promote long-term, measurable improvements in animal husbandry. The \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d animal welfare seal identifies products that meet higher animal welfare standards than those required by law. This will make it even easier for our customers to recognize products from species-appropriate, conventional animal husbandry.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"riag-faq-accordion__item\" data-faq-item data-initial-open=\"false\"><h3 class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"riag-faq-accordion__toggle\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-1\" data-faq-toggle><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question-text\">Where can I buy products with the \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d seal?<\/span><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__panel\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-1\" data-faq-panel hidden><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__answer\"><p>&#8220;Fair zum Tier!&#8221; products are available exclusively at BILLA PLUS, BILLA, and ADEG.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"riag-faq-accordion__item\" data-faq-item data-initial-open=\"false\"><h3 class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"riag-faq-accordion__toggle\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-2\" data-faq-toggle><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question-text\">Which product groups are labeled with the \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d seal?<\/span><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__panel\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-2\" data-faq-panel hidden><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__answer\"><p>The \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d seal identifies private-label products from conventional livestock farming that meet higher animal welfare standards. The following product groups in the self-service section are marked with the \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d seal: Eggs from \u201cTonis Freilandeier\u201d \/ Milk and dairy products from \u201cBILLA Heumilch\u201d \/ \u201cFair zum Tier! MEHRwohl Chicken\u201d \/ \u201cHofst\u00e4dter Fair zum Tier!\u201d chicken, pork, and sausage. At the service counter: meat from \u201cFair zum Tier! STROHwohl-Schwein\u201d \/ \u201cFair zum Tier! ALMO\u201d \/ \u201cFair zum Tier! SONNwohl-Pute\u201d \/ \u201cFair zum Tier! MEHRwohl-Huhn.\u201d    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"riag-faq-accordion__item\" data-faq-item data-initial-open=\"false\"><h3 class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"riag-faq-accordion__toggle\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-3\" data-faq-toggle><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question-text\">What do the \u201cFair to Animals!\u201d criteria cover?<\/span><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__panel\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-3\" data-faq-panel hidden><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__answer\"><p>The \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d criteria establish an animal welfare standard that exceeds legal requirements. The criteria cover the animals\u2019 origin (Austria), feeding (species-appropriate and GMO-free), housing conditions (e.g., space allowance, design of barns and outdoor areas, enrichment materials, bedding), and procedures performed on the animals (prohibitions on certain procedures\/regulations for pain management). In addition, the \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d guidelines stipulate that animals must always be transported to the nearest suitable slaughterhouse. For pigs, transport times are kept under 4 hours. For chickens, the maximum transport time is 5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"riag-faq-accordion__item\" data-faq-item data-initial-open=\"false\"><h3 class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"riag-faq-accordion__toggle\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-4\" data-faq-toggle><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question-text\">Who sets these criteria?<\/span><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__panel\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-4\" data-faq-panel hidden><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__answer\"><p>The \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d criteria are based on the AMA Animal Welfare+ program and use its requirements as a foundation. However, the \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d standards deliberately go beyond these guidelines; they are established by internal departments and create additional value for animal welfare.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"riag-faq-accordion__item\" data-faq-item data-initial-open=\"false\"><h3 class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"riag-faq-accordion__toggle\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-5\" data-faq-toggle><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question-text\">What are the regulations regarding the animals&#039; origin?<\/span><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__panel\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-5\" data-faq-panel hidden><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__answer\"><p>The AMA seal of quality certifies that the animals are of Austrian origin. Since the Fair-zum-Tier! program is based on the AMA seal of quality, this ensures that all animals were born, raised, and slaughtered in Austria.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"riag-faq-accordion__item\" data-faq-item data-initial-open=\"false\"><h3 class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"riag-faq-accordion__toggle\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-6\" data-faq-toggle><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question-text\">What are the rules for feeding the animals?<\/span><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__panel\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-6\" data-faq-panel hidden><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__answer\"><p>Animal feeding is governed by the applicable \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d guidelines. These guidelines clearly specify how feed rations must be composed. On this basis, species-appropriate feeding for the respective animal categories is ensured and documented accordingly. All animals in the \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d program must be fed a species-appropriate, GMO-free diet. Feed that cannot be produced on the farm itself and must be purchased must be GMO-free, sourced from Europe, and comply with the AMA Feed Guidelines (including pastus+ certification).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"riag-faq-accordion__item\" data-faq-item data-initial-open=\"false\"><h3 class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"riag-faq-accordion__toggle\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-7\" data-faq-toggle><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__question-text\">How does the monitoring mechanism work for &quot;Fair zum Tier!&quot;?<\/span><span class=\"riag-faq-accordion__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__panel\" id=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-panel-7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"riag-faq-block_6a41b8a7c7be7dcf4f33ea50f1bc3c6d-button-7\" data-faq-panel hidden><div class=\"riag-faq-accordion__answer\"><p>All \u201cFair zum Tier!\u201d farms are inspected at regular intervals (at least once a year) by independent, accredited inspection agencies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Requirements for Using the &#8220;Fair to Animals!&#8221; Seal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2327,"parent":2373,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-fullwidth","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"class_list":["post-2326","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sustainability"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2326"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4462,"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2326\/revisions\/4462"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2373"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rewe-group.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}