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 30 2018 | Faunalytics

Clean Meat: A Graphic Primer

This Faunalytics infographic primer gives you a quick overview of clean meat: what it is, why it's important, and how ready the public is to try it. READ MORE

Aug 29 2018 | Owen Rogers

What If The U.S. Went Vegan?

One study speculates that if the U.S. went vegan, it would have dire consequences. Is it accurate, or a lesson in reading scientific literature critically? READ MORE

Aug 24 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Food Choices And GHG Emissions: The Individual Nitty Gritty

Researchers have compiled a food impact database for the U.S., confirming that animal-based products result in the highest greenhouse gas emissions and energy demands. READ MORE

Aug 23 2018 | Owen Rogers

The Impacts Of Using Aquatic Mammals As Fishery Bait

When it comes to fisheries, animal advocates need to consider the species being fished, as well as the species being used for bait. READ MORE

Aug 22 2018 | Jo Anderson

How Much Will Consumers Pay For Clean Meat?

Faunalytics’ original study of clean meat acceptance included a measure of how much consumers would pay. This analysis provides more detail about those amounts. READ MORE

Aug 21 2018 |

How U.K. Veg*n Rates Change Over Time

Future U.K. veg*n rates will depend more on demographics than on what people eat today. Still, raising vegetarian rates can raise future vegan rates. READ MORE

Aug 16 2018 | Owen Rogers

Is ‘Environmentally-Friendly’ Animal Agriculture Possible?

New study strengthens the environmental argument for a plant-based diet. But what does it say about organic animal agriculture? READ MORE

Aug 15 2018 | Che Green

Animal Tracker 2018: Analysis & Takeaways

In our final analysis for the 2018 Animal Tracker, we offer our takeaways. Though much has stayed the same over the past decade, animal protection remains popular and there seems to be support for stronger animal protection laws. READ MORE