The importance of environment, health and welfare nowadays asks for new approaches. Lessons may be learned from experiences elsewhere. In the Netherlands some consumers dislike the intensive pig production systems with little room for movement of the pigs. The pollution problem is considered to be unacceptable. They might also be afraid of harmful effects of additives on their health. A free-range pig keeping system was set up to accommodate these customers. The name of the system is “Scharrelvarkens” and is derived from the Dutch word “Scharrelen” which refers to feed intake behaviour of poultry in free-range conditions. “Varkens” stands for pigs. The free-range production system is according to certain rules. Animals are group housed, partly outdoors and no feed additives are allowed. Details are in the appendix.