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

Jul 17 2009 | Faunalytics

Management Effectiveness of the World’s Marine Fisheries

Fisheries supply at least 15% of all animal protein consumed by humans, employ nearly 200 million people, and generate about $85 billion per year. READ MORE

Jul 3 2009 | Faunalytics

Consumers Will Ditch Healthy For Tasty, Filling And Cheap

Research has found although adults consider health to be an important factor when eating out, in practise most select food based on taste and hunger. READ MORE

Jun 29 2009 | Faunalytics

Young Vegetarians May Be At Risk Of Binge Eating

A study of young vegetarians has found that they are more likely to binge eat, and engage in unhealthy weight control behaviours such as vomiting and diet pills. READ MORE

Jun 23 2009 | Faunalytics

Comparative Assessment Of Layer Hen Welfare In New Zealand – Final Report

This study argues that, on a scientific basis, there are minimal differences for the welfare of egg-laying hens between cage-based and alternative systems. READ MORE

Jun 18 2009 | Faunalytics

High Court GE Decision A Victory For New Zealanders

Polling in New Zealand confirms that most people oppose the genetic engineering (GE) of animals; twice as many respondents oppose GE in animals than support it. READ MORE

Jun 15 2009 | Faunalytics

The Environmental Impact Of Dairy Production

This study compared U.S. dairy production in 1944 to 2007 and found that the modern day dairy system has far less of an environmental impact per kilo of milk produced. READ MORE