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 24 2025 | Jonah Woodward

Are Plant-Based “Cheese” Labels Actually Confusing?

This study analyzes confusion around plant-based cheese alternatives in Türkiye — and how different strategies can help reduce it. READ MORE

Apr 23 2025 | karol orzechowski

Why Don’t More Animal Advocates Talk About Ducks?

Ducks are the second most slaughtered land animal on the planet, but campaigns against the consumption of duck meat are rare. This blog explores what it would take to put ducks on animal advocates’ agenda. READ MORE

Apr 18 2025 | Elena Schaller

Getting Kids On Board With Plant-Based Foods

This study shows that taste, hands-on cooking, and familiar meals can shape kids’ openness to plant-based eating, highlighting ways to help the next generation embrace more sustainable food choices. READ MORE

Apr 16 2025 | Jonathan Sutton

Regulation Fails To Curb Shark Deaths

Shark deaths from fishing are still on the rise despite increased regulation. What’s not working and how can we fix it? READ MORE

Apr 14 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

California’s Biogas Production Harms Vulnerable Communities

Anaerobic digesters and biogas production in California’s largest dairy county worsen environmental and health burdens on local communities. READ MORE

Apr 11 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

How Healthy Are Plant-Based Foods?

A detailed analysis of over 670 products across 11 countries reveals the nutritional strengths and limitations of plant-based meat and milk alternatives. READ MORE

Apr 10 2025 | Alex Geerts

Defining Positive Animal Welfare

Beyond preventing suffering, positive animal welfare focuses on promoting positive experiences, offering a new framework for research, policy, and advocacy. READ MORE

Apr 7 2025 | Alex Geerts

Animal Advocacy Challenges And Opportunities In Egypt

With an emerging animal advocacy movement, Egypt is facing many challenges. But opportunities in education, public outreach, and partnerships between local and international groups offer a path forward. READ MORE

Apr 3 2025 | Alparslan Bayrak

The Weight Of Evidence Against Fast Growth

Researchers review the scientific literature on growth rates in broiler chickens, demonstrating the severe consequences of a focus on weight gain at the expense of animal welfare. READ MORE

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