Animals Used for Food

Research about farmed animals including factory farming, veganism, vegetarianism, commercial fishing, and related topics.

The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

A public health measure aimed at children is quietly poised to put billions of insects into the food supply. The decisions are being made right now, and there is a narrow window to change them. READ MORE

The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

In the Spotlight

Aug 31 2021 | Sara Streeter

Is Your Companion Animal Really A Picky Eater?

Whether we feed our companion animals a conventional, raw meat, or vegan diet, they seem happy with whatever’s in their bowl. READ MORE

Aug 27 2021 | Trent Davidson

Happy, Healthy, & Wise: Insights For Promoting Farmed Animal Welfare

Public perception of farmed animal welfare is more complicated than just thinking about animal health or natural behaviors. This paper explores the nuances of how people think about these issues. READ MORE

Aug 26 2021 | Lukas Jasiunas

Chinese Consumers Perception Of Plant-Based Foods

Researchers examine Chinese consumers’ dietary choices and attitudes towards plant-based foods, providing preliminary insights into consumer type ‘personas.’ READ MORE

Aug 23 2021 | Katharina Koller

Sausage, Spinach, or Both?: Consumers’ Opinions Of Hybrid Meat Products

Consumers are willing to cut down on meat by buying hybrid — sometimes referred to as "blended" — meat products, but only if they are tasty enough. READ MORE

Aug 20 2021 | Stuart Babcock

Dairy Cows, Allogrooming, And Welfare

Common practices of the dairy industry disrupt the naturally-occurring social networks of dairy cows. This study examines how these practices affect dairy cow social stability. READ MORE

Aug 18 2021 | Jah Ying Chung (Good Growth)

Growing A Community: How To Support Farmed Animal Protection In China

Members of the farmed animal protection community in China provide an overview of the landscape, bottlenecks, and potential growth areas. READ MORE

Aug 16 2021 | Thomas Richardson

Eating Our Way To The Next Pandemic?

A report from ProVeg shows why it's vital to examine the root causes of the pandemic – and pandemics in general – if we are to minimize the risk of potentially far more damaging outbreaks in the future. READ MORE

Aug 13 2021 | Trent Davidson

Evaluating The Emerging Insect Industry

This report addresses some of the most crucial knowledge gaps with respect to large-scale insect consumption, including health and safety, emissions, and the welfare of the insects themselves. READ MORE

Aug 11 2021 | Jo Anderson

The Complexity Of Going Veg

Faunalytics’ Jo Anderson outlines the similarities and differences between our 2014 study of current and former veg*ns, and our latest 2021 study which looks at how to support and sustain veg*ns. READ MORE

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