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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Aug 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Cutting Back, Trading Down On Meat

Overall spending on meat remains the same but due to the difficult economic situation consumers are changing their spending habits on meat, trying to achieve more per dollar. READ MORE

Aug 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Meat Labels Hope To Lure The Sensitive Carnivore

An examination by the New York Times hopes to offer insight in the effects of animal welfare labels on companies and their appeal to the general public. READ MORE

Aug 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Female Shoppers Want Assurances In Food Choices

A survey by "Just Ask A Woman" found that women do not like the pressure that comes with some types of shopping, and suggests that retailers adjust their messages. READ MORE

Aug 16 2012 | Faunalytics

How Evolving Consumer Concerns Influence Food Purchases

This study examines how consumer concerns influence food purchases, and also identifies recent food buying trends and influencing factors. READ MORE

Aug 16 2012 | Faunalytics

The Impact Of Nutritional Messages On Students

The "Team Nutrition effort" pilot study in 7 school districts found that the program had a significant positive impact on nutrition knowledge, and a moderate impact on motivation and behavior. READ MORE

Aug 13 2012 | Faunalytics

How U.S. Environmental Discourse Negotiates Vegetarianism

This study examined U.S. environmental groups’ recommendations on meat reduction and found they only advocate for modest reductions. READ MORE

Aug 8 2012 | Faunalytics

The Real Cost Of Meat: Mapping The Impacts Of Meat Production

A recent report has concluded that meat production is unsustainable and that it has numerous other negative impacts. READ MORE

Aug 6 2012 | Faunalytics

Australian Statistics On Vegetarianism

This online resource compiled by Vegetarian Network Victoria (Australia) provides statistics on the farmed animal sectors in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Also provided are general population statistics related to the vegetarian sector each country, where available. READ MORE

Aug 6 2012 | Faunalytics

Factory Farm Pollution In The United States

This online reference uses information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to map out factory farms across the country. READ MORE

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Animals Used for Food

Cutting Back, Trading Down On Meat

Meat Labels Hope To Lure The Sensitive Carnivore

Female Shoppers Want Assurances In Food Choices

How Evolving Consumer Concerns Influence Food Purchases

The Impact Of Nutritional Messages On Students

How U.S. Environmental Discourse Negotiates Vegetarianism

The Real Cost Of Meat: Mapping The Impacts Of Meat Production

Australian Statistics On Vegetarianism

Factory Farm Pollution In The United States

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