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

Jun 24 2020 | karol orzechowski

Deaths Per Calorie & Effective Advocacy: A Case For Standardization

Measuring deaths per calorie has been a key method used by animal advocates to prioritize effective action. We look at its current use and potential future. READ MORE

Jun 19 2020 | Jessie Brockway

How Vegans Of Color Deal With Veganism’s White, Privileged Image

This study examines vegans of color’s thoughts on race when it comes to living a plant-based lifestyle, and navigating the whiteness of the movement. READ MORE

Jun 18 2020 | Deepashree Balaram

Evaluating Changes In Meat Production And Consumption

Understanding fluctuations in the supply and demand of animal products could help you to better measure your campaign results. READ MORE

Jun 15 2020 | Mona Zahir

Meat And ‘New Masculinity’

Norms around masculinity are in a process of changing around the world. This study looks at how those shifting attitudes have an effect on meat consumption and how it's perceived. READ MORE

Jun 11 2020 | Lukas Jasiunas

Fishes Remember Being Caught For A Long Time

Researchers find that wild cleaner fishes can remember being caught up to 11 months after the fact, and actively try to avoid getting caught again. READ MORE

Jun 10 2020 | karol orzechowski

Zoonoses Fundamentals: What We Included And What We Left Out

Today marks the release of our Zoonoses Fundamentals! This blog gives you an overview of what you can find inside, and outlines what we left out and where you can learn more. READ MORE

Jun 5 2020 | Faunalytics

Household Barriers To Veg*n Diets

Food is so much more than what we eat — it's closely tied to relationships of all kinds. This study looks at how family life impacts our dietary choices. READ MORE

Jun 4 2020 | Faunalytics

‘Free-Riders’ And Animal Welfare Food Labels

Welfare-labeled products aim to secure better living conditions for farmed animals, but their higher price turns away consumers. How big is this problem, and how do we address it? READ MORE

Jun 2 2020 | Faunalytics

Foreground And Background: Images Of Farmed Animals And Perception

Researchers examine what factors influence our perception of farmed animals in photographs. As it turns out, the background farm setting plays a significant role in our reaction. READ MORE

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