Which goose breeds are known for meat production?

In the context of poultry farming, the two most prominent goose breeds utilized for meat production are:

• Toulouse: This is considered the largest and most popular domestic meat goose.12
• Embden (or Emden): A white-feathered breed recognized as an outstanding meat producer.1

These birds are raised for their meat, eggs, and down feathers. In some commercial operations, geese are also subjected to force-feeding to enlarge their livers for the production of foie gras, a practice that raises significant ethical concerns regarding animal welfare. While other waterfowl like the Egyptian goose were historically raised as livestock, they are rarely used for food production today.123