ProVeg International has highlighted the role of food systems in promoting social justice on World Day of Social Justice. The organization points out that industrial animal agriculture often exploits workers, leading to challenging working conditions, psychological distress, and economic instability for small farmers. They advocate for a shift to a plant-based food system, which can provide safer jobs for workers, economic empowerment for small farmers, and improved food security by reducing reliance on global supply chains.

ProVeg suggests policy measures such as redirecting subsidies from industrial livestock production to sustainable plant-based farming, strengthening labor protections for agricultural workers, and supporting small-scale farmers in transitioning to plant-based agriculture. By transitioning to a plant-based food system, societies can promote social justice, sustainability, and fairness in their food production practices, ultimately benefiting both consumers and producers.