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

Dec 5 2019 | Amy Taylor

Animal ‘Outgroups’ And Ideology

This research looks at ideology and prejudice to understand why some people look at animals as dangerous, or beneath humans on an ideological level. READ MORE

Dec 2 2019 | Mona Zahir

Ag-Gag Laws And Public Trust

Animal agriculture lobbyists have pushed for "ag-gag" laws that limit what footage advocates can show from factory farms. Research finds just the presence of such laws may erode public trust. READ MORE

Nov 27 2019 | Lewis Bollard

Why Is Meat So Cheap?

A key obstacle advocates need to overcome is not that meat alternatives are expensive, it’s that meat is absurdly cheap. This blog from Lewis Bollard looks at why. READ MORE

Nov 26 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Do People Want Their Companions To Be More Veg*n?

An increasing number of people around the world are consuming a plant-based diet. This study looks at how many of those people would feed a similar diet to their companion animals, and why. READ MORE

Nov 25 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Is Some Vegnism More Vegn Than Others?

This essay explores a discussion of – and distinction between – lifestyle-based veganism and more critical forms of the practice. READ MORE

Nov 22 2019 | Owen Rogers

Supply And Demand: Does More Visibility Of Veg Options Increase Sales?

Giving options makes a huge difference: offering more vegetarian meals increases vegetarian meal consumption and decrease meat consumption. READ MORE

Nov 15 2019 | Sara Streeter

Saving The Planet, One Meal At A Time

People don’t like to be told they can’t have something. But what if we could convince them to voluntarily choose the veggie burger over the beef burger? READ MORE

Nov 14 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Veganic Farming: Food Without Manure

Researchers analyzed the existing literature on vegan organic farming, and assessed its status and challenges in a changing dietary landscape. READ MORE

Nov 11 2019 | Owen Rogers

Impressions Matter: Promoting Veganism On A Personal Basis

Advocates shouldn't be phony pushovers, but we also need to recognize the difficulty of making a lifestyle switch, and spread our messages thoughtfully. READ MORE

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