In its statement, Inaporc stressed that L214 has “once again chosen the end-of-year period to stigmatise French pork and manipulate public opinion.”
L214 published video footage and a report alleging a “disturbing health situation” at two intensive pig farms housing a total of 8,200 animals. Activists claimed that some pigs were “in agony,” while others were “injured or already dead.”
In response, Inaporc emphasised that the official regional inspectorate DDPP has never recorded any non-compliance at these farms. The organisation strongly criticised L214’s actions, stating:
“We express our solidarity with the producers who have been targeted and strongly condemn this militant action aimed solely at spreading fear among consumers. The images released by L214 are staged, taken out of context, and do not reflect the reality of pig farms in France.”
Inaporc also accused L214 of using such “exposés” to raise donations, allegedly funding further disinformation campaigns.
The organisation stressed that L214 ultimately seeks to dismantle animal agriculture in France:
“The goal of these vegan activists is not animal welfare, but the eradication of livestock farming and a complete halt to the consumption and use of animal products.”
Inaporc highlighted that French pig producers have invested in animal welfare for many years and operate under some of the strictest EU regulations.
“We cannot accept this unjustified hostility towards our farmers. Our aim is to continue producing high-quality meat that meets consumer expectations and societal demands,” the sector stated.
The conflict between livestock producers and L214 has persisted for years — the activist group frequently releases footage from farms and slaughterhouses, sharply criticising the industry. France’s pork sector, in turn, considers such materials manipulative and harmful to the reputation of farmers.
PigUA.info, based on pigprogress.net