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

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Jan 27 2017 | Faunalytics

The ‘Stage Model’ Of Changing Meat Consumption

A study from Norway looks at the four stages (predecision, decision, action, and postaction) of behavior change and how they apply to beef consumption. READ MORE

Jan 25 2017 | Faunalytics

Sustainability Labels And Consumer Choices

Research indicates that 85% of consumers could be satisfied with a universal sustainability label. Would animals benefit from standardization? READ MORE

Jan 18 2017 | Faunalytics

The Future Of Protein From An Investment Perspective

As the global population increases, so does the demand for protein. We're faced with a protein gap, and investors are getting serious about alternatives. READ MORE

Jan 17 2017 | Faunalytics

Health Experts Weigh In On Vegetarian Diets

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has released a position paper that gives a shining endorsement of veg*n diets for human health -- and the planet. READ MORE

Jan 16 2017 | Faunalytics

Marketing ‘Nutritious’ Foods Through Packaging

This study showed that foods with front-of-package symbols to market nutrition benefits are no better than other foods. How important is accuracy? READ MORE

Jan 11 2017 | Faunalytics

Social Science And The Future Of Food

There's a pressing need to ensure that research-informed decisions based on social science greet new food technologies when they debut. READ MORE

Jan 4 2017 | Faunalytics

The Most Important And Popular Research Of 2016

What research was most popular among Faunalytics readers in 2016? And what research was most important for animal advocates? See our review! READ MORE

Dec 30 2016 | Faunalytics

Halal Slaughter: What Do Scholars And Consumers Think?

A vast majority of scholars and a small majority of consumers believe that reversible stunning is Halal-compliant. When will actual practices catch up? READ MORE

Dec 29 2016 | Faunalytics

Veterinarian Perspectives On Cow Welfare

In a series of focus groups, veterinarians gave their thoughts on how to improve cow welfare on farms, including more education for farmers. READ MORE

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