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Animals Used for Food

Research about farmed animals including factory farming, veganism, vegetarianism, commercial fishing, and related topics.

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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

gummy bears

The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

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

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

In the Spotlight

Jan 28 2008 | Faunalytics

Meat Industry, Pro-Vegetarian Groups Compete For Young People’s Loyalties

This news article discusses the attitudes of youth toward vegetarianism and meat consumption based on interviews and recent polls. READ MORE

Jan 28 2008 | Faunalytics

Eating Habits Of 13-24 Year Olds, By Beats Per Minute

This study examined the eating habits and food choices of young consumers and found them to consider taste as the most important factor in food selection. READ MORE

Jan 28 2008 | Faunalytics

African-Americans On Saving The Planet

This study found that African Americans were more likely than whites to reduce meat consumption to help the environment. READ MORE

Jan 28 2008 | Faunalytics

Muslim Consumer’s Motivations Towards Meat Consumption

This paper focused on Muslims living in Belgium to determine the effect of religion on meat purchase and consumption. READ MORE

Jan 26 2008 | Faunalytics

Summary Of Selected Research On Non-Vegetarians

Summarizes the key findings of eight qualitative studies relating to vegetarian diets and the promotion of such diets to non-vegetarians. READ MORE

Jan 25 2008 | Faunalytics

Happy Animals Makes Good Food Says EU Research

This EU research found that foods produced organically had higher nutritional value than conventionally produced foods. READ MORE

Jan 25 2008 | Faunalytics

Study Marks Growing Vegetarian Trend

This study examined the health of vegetarian diets in the U.S. and explored the population of U.S. vegetarians. READ MORE

Jan 25 2008 | Faunalytics

Why Do Young Children Become Vegetarian

This article summarizes research on the moral development of children with respect to vegetarianism. READ MORE

Jan 25 2008 | Faunalytics

EU Project To Improve Consumer Knowledge Of Farm Animal Welfare

A majority of EU respondents see animal welfare as generally important but lack knowledge of farm animal practises. READ MORE