Each guide shows the main ways a product is produced so you can see what’s behind the label. Systems are organized from more open, higher-quality production to more confined, lower-quality production.

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The differences usually come down to a few things:

• how the animal is raised or how the material is sourced

• what it’s fed or made with

• how it’s processed

• how transparent the labeling is

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Labels don’t tell the full story. The same term can mean very different things depending on the farm, company, or region. These guides are built to give you a clear, practical way to compare options and decide what to buy.