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

Apr 17 2019 | Joseph Millum

Who Are The Vegetarians?: Part 2

Many who describe themselves as vegetarian also report eating meat. Non-vegetarians often have “meatless” days. How do these groups compare to “true” vegetarians? READ MORE

Apr 16 2019 | Owen Rogers

When Meat Gets Personal, Animals’ Minds Matter Less

Arguments about animal intelligence are not necessarily going to be successful in dissuading people from eating the animals they already consider to be “food.” READ MORE

Apr 11 2019 | Owen Rogers

Jobs, Economics, And A Vegan Nation

Understanding exactly how much of the economy is related to animal exploitation is essential so that we can plan for the economic effects greater shifts towards veganism. READ MORE

Apr 9 2019 | Gabriel Borden

Re-Examining Our Meals To Reduce Meat Consumption

The Diet, Dishes, and Dish Ingredients (DDDI) framework can help to provide a path forward to reduce meat consumption in incremental ways. READ MORE

Apr 8 2019 | Angela Pang

Animal Welfare, Environment, And Consumer Perception of Cow Meat

Animal welfare certification systems can market towards specific value groups held by different socioeconomic demographics. Research makes it possible. READ MORE

Mar 29 2019 | Alexander Holst

The Potential Of Vegan-Organic Agriculture

A report from the Humane Party digs into the numbers of U.S. animal farming and compares them with completely plant-based agriculture. READ MORE

Mar 28 2019 | Sara Streeter

Ethical Orientations Towards Animals: What We Say Vs. What We Do

What we say and what we do aren’t always aligned. Researchers in Denmark have identified four animal ethics orientations that may be useful in untangling people's contradictions. READ MORE

Mar 27 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Insects – What Does The Future Hold For Them?

Insects' capacity to feel pain or suffer is understudied and poorly understood. This blog explores the many unanswered questions that the possibility of insect sentience brings forth. READ MORE