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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Oct 26 2016 | Faunalytics

Reducing The EU’s Water Use Through Meat Reduction

A zone-by-zone analysis shows that citizens across the EU can reduce their water use greatly by shifting their diets to be more plant-based. READ MORE

Oct 21 2016 | Faunalytics

Does Insect Suffering Bug You?

Fur coats have fallen out of fashion. Is silk next? A new Faunalytics guest blog looks at the dynamics that might bring insect suffering into focus. READ MORE

Oct 20 2016 | Faunalytics

Building A Humane Heartland

An extensive survey of Americans finds that consumers are supportive of - and willing to pay for - humane products. Is it enough to improve animal lives? READ MORE

Oct 19 2016 | Faunalytics

Animal Tracker 2016: Contradictions In Public Opinion

Among U.S. adults, levels of agreement with different statements show varying and contradictory attitudes about our relationship with nonhuman animals. READ MORE

Oct 14 2016 | Faunalytics

The Rise Of Meat Consumption And Related Trends

Research indicates that meat consumption will continue to rise as the global population grows. What are the implications? READ MORE

Oct 12 2016 | Faunalytics

Animal Tracker 2016: Importance Of Protecting Animals

How important do people think it is to protect animals when engaging in animal-related behavior and is that perceived importance increasing or decreasing? READ MORE

Oct 6 2016 | Faunalytics

How Consumers See The Risks Of Red Meat

Complex information makes consumers "shut off," while simple information in well-recognized media formats appears to be most effective. READ MORE

Oct 5 2016 | Che Green

Animal Tracker 2016: Knowledge Of Animal Issues

Why is knowledge of animal issues important and what are the trends and demographic differences of knowledge by topic? READ MORE

Oct 5 2016 | Beth Snyder

Are You What You Eat?

Indian individuals’ attitudes toward cow meat illustrate how diet impacts our very identities. To change what people eat, we need to learn why they eat it. READ MORE

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