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

May 22 2024 | Rachel Mason

A System-Focused Approach To Industrial Food Animal Production

In this guest blog, researcher Rachel Mason discusses how advocates can tackle the huge and sprawling system that relies on the factory farm but also extends far beyond it. READ MORE

May 20 2024 | Jenny Mace

Exploring Companion Chicken Health, Welfare, And Care

In this study, over 2,000 chicken guardians weighed in on their animals’ welfare, their care-taking practices, and their human-chicken relationships, revealing important insights for advocates and veterinarians. READ MORE

May 17 2024 | Abby Steketee

Evaluating Brazilian Pig Welfare In 2023

This annual report, which monitors Brazilian companies’ pig welfare promises, suggests that progress is slow among both suppliers and retailers. READ MORE

May 16 2024 | Thyl Moors

Canada’s Farmed Animal Welfare Progress In 2023

Mercy For Animals' 2023 progress report finds that Canadian food companies are falling behind on their animal welfare promises. READ MORE

May 15 2024 | Danilo Ortelli

Are Consumers Worried About The Food System?

This report explores public opinion about the global food supply and what’s affecting it, touching on food security, climate change, and more. READ MORE

May 14 2024 | Casey Bond

We Are What We Don’t Eat: Chilean Veganism

For young people in Chile, veganism is an ethical journey that requires ongoing self-reflection and education. READ MORE

May 9 2024 | Simon Zschieschang

The Future Market Share Of Animal-Free Cheese

Many companies are working on cultivated animal products. This study explores how animal-free cheese will perform in the U.K. market. READ MORE

May 8 2024 | Dr. S. Marek Muller

Consumer Beliefs About Food Supply And The Environment

This report suggests that consumers are aware of environmental harms and shortages in the global food supply chain, and that food brands should be doing more to address the problem. READ MORE

May 7 2024 | Faunalytics

Vegan Egg Products Help Chickens And The Environment

Using UC Santa Barbara campus dining as a case study, these authors explore how many animal lives can be saved by switching to plant-based mayo. READ MORE

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