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

Jan 6 2025 | Matthew Unerman

E.U. Farms: The Smaller They Are, The Harder They Fall

Europe’s small-scale farms are disappearing at an alarming rate. This report examines why and offers some solutions. READ MORE

Jan 3 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

Major Food Companies Still Supporting Cruel Chicken Industry Practices

Many food companies in North America are continuing to source fast-growing “Frankenchicken” breeds despite promises to improve standards. READ MORE

Jan 2 2025 | Anne Bailey Kim

It Takes A Village To Reduce Meat Consumption

Can community-level engagement in Meatless Monday help people eat less meat in the long run? READ MORE

Dec 23 2024 | Jenny Amphaeris

International Animal Welfare Guidelines Achieve Consensus

Animal welfare is rarely top of mind for international development organizations. These guidelines offer a practical starting point. READ MORE

Dec 19 2024 | Alex Geerts

Cage-Free Commitments From Brazil’s Major Supermarkets

With deadlines fast approaching, here’s where the country’s supermarkets currently stand in their transition away from caged eggs. READ MORE

Dec 18 2024 | Andrea Polanco

What Vegan Advocates Can Learn From The Social Spread Of Quitting Smoking

Many vegans have seen how their diet and lifestyle can influence or spread to those around them. This Faunalytics study looks at the concept of social contagion and what animal advocates might be able to gain from it. READ MORE

Dec 18 2024 | Jonah Woodward

The Marketing Landscape Of Online Groceries

A comparison of plant-based and animal-sourced foods uncovers differences in how they’re marketed in-store and online. READ MORE

Dec 16 2024 | Mia Elliott

Towards Cage-Free Systems In Southeast Asia And India

A review of economics research highlights opportunities and realities for the future of cage-free egg production in Southeast Asia and India. READ MORE