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

Nov 8 2019 | Owen Rogers

Clean Insects: New Directions In Cultivated Meat

Cell culturing technology provides a range of novel approaches to food production that could have a major impact on our diets as time goes on. READ MORE

Nov 1 2019 | Chelsie Anderson

Cows Prefer Outdoor Access

A study of dairy cow preferences finds that they prefer outdoor space of any kind over indoor confinement – but they like grass the most. READ MORE

Oct 31 2019 | Rebekah Corbett

‘Blended’ Diets: Mixing Mushrooms With Meat

Mixing meat with mushrooms – also called 'blended' meat – rates well on measures of taste, health, sustainability, cost, and novelty. READ MORE

Oct 30 2019 | Aidan O'Gara

Advocates, Allies, Adversaries: 12 Years Of Faunalytics’ Animal Tracker

With hundreds of questions and thousands of respondents, we are proud to present our capstone analysis of the Animal Tracker survey of United States' animal attitudes. READ MORE

Oct 29 2019 | Carolin Graszmann

Environmental and Nutritional Advantages of Replacing Meat with Plant-Based Alternatives

A new study looks at the environmental impact and nutritional quality of plant-based meat replacements and finds alternatives to be preferable to meat. READ MORE

Oct 28 2019 | Faunalytics

Australians’ Commitment To Eating Meat

A study examining Australians’ willingness to give up meat finds that almost 50% are not willing to stop, with the other 50% either undecided or willing to switch. READ MORE

Oct 25 2019 | Sara Streeter

Marketing For Social Good: What Works And Why

Social marketing can drive transformational change. This study looks at the elements of successful advocacy using data from Rare Pride campaigns across the globe. READ MORE

Oct 23 2019 | Emery Cooper

Which Groups Are Least Likely To Support Animal Causes (And Which Causes Do They Support Instead)?

The animal protection movement differs from the population at large in a number of ways, and this lack of diversity could pose problems. Can insight into this be gained by looking at the other causes people support? READ MORE

Oct 22 2019 | Emily Hatch

Crustacean Welfare: Scientific Issues

Legislators, the scientific community, and animal protection organizations have recently taken an increased interest in the welfare of crustaceans. In response, this study examines some scientific issues and studies related to the topic. READ MORE

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