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

Nov 22 2024 | Mona Zahir

Kids Don’t Know They’re Eating Animals

Eating habits are harder to change as we age. Would making the meat-animal connection earlier in life help with the adoption of plant-based diets? READ MORE

Nov 21 2024 | Alex Geerts

2025 Cage-Free Deadline Looms For U.S. Restaurants

With nearly every major U.S. restaurant company promising to phase out caged eggs by 2025, here's the current status of the transition as the deadline quickly approaches. READ MORE

Nov 15 2024 | Emma Alcyone

Consumer Attitudes On In-Ovo Egg Sexing

Although lacking awareness of egg industry practices, U.S. consumers are interested in eggs produced with in-ovo egg sexing and are willing to pay a premium to prevent male chick culling. READ MORE

Nov 13 2024 | Oleksandra Mukha

Can Playtime Transform Paca Welfare On Brazilian Farms?

Pacas are small rodents used in South America as a protein source. In this study, researchers examine whether object play improves their welfare in farm captivity. READ MORE

Nov 11 2024 | Teresa Gallo

Changing Food Environments To Change Our Diet

This report reveals how hidden influences affect our food choices and what can be done to create healthy and sustainable food environments. READ MORE

Nov 8 2024 | Jenny Amphaeris

Alternative Proteins: The Building Blocks Of Future Food In Sub-Saharan Africa

Research on investment in protein production in sub-Saharan Africa reveals three different visions for the future, one of which places alternative proteins at the center. Which vision will win out? READ MORE

Nov 7 2024 | Deidre Koolen-Bourke, Phd

Chicken Industry Welfare Washing

Despite industry marketing claims of improved welfare standards for chickens, most companies are failing to make progress, and misleading labels continue to undermine consumer choice. READ MORE

Nov 6 2024 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – November 2024

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about companion animal care costs, the environmental impact of fur, shrimp farming, and more. READ MORE

Nov 4 2024 | Alyssa Hanes

The Price Of Welfare: Monetizing Animal Lives For Better Policies

This paper introduces a method to monetize animal welfare, allowing animal lives to be considered alongside human interests in policy analyses. READ MORE

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