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

Apr 1 2024 | Matthew Sharp

Why The U.K. Should Invest In Alternative Proteins

This report explores how government investments and better regulations can help the U.K. capitalize on the alt-protein industry. READ MORE

Mar 27 2024 | Coni Arévalo

Joining Forces: Collaborative Opportunities Between The Animal Protection And Environmental Movements

This Faunalytics study explores areas of overlap between animal and environmental advocacy and opportunities for our movements to work more closely together. READ MORE

Mar 27 2024 | Coni Arévalo

Unindo forças: Oportunidades de colaboração entre os movimentos de proteção animal e ambientais

Nosso estudo Faunalytics explora áreas de sobreposição entre a defesa dos animais e do meio ambiente e oportunidades para nossos movimentos trabalharem mais estreitamente. READ MORE

Mar 26 2024 | Kevin Xia

Reducing Malnutrition In Developing Countries

In order to solve malnutrition in children, we need affordable, accessible, nutrient-dense food. This study explores dairy as a solution, but the insights may inform anti-dairy campaigns. READ MORE

Mar 21 2024 | Dr. S. Marek Muller

Achieving Global Environmental Goals Through Plant-Based Food

This study investigates what would happen to the global environment by 2050 if we were to replace various quantities of animal products with plant-based substitutes. READ MORE

Mar 19 2024 | Kasturi Sukhapure

Using Visual Media To Highlight Meat’s Environmental Impact

Engaging people through visual media can increase their awareness of the environmental harms of meat, but whether this leads to reduced meat consumption is less clear-cut. READ MORE

Mar 18 2024 | Stephen Vrla

Will Consumers Accept Precision-Fermented Egg Products?

Precision fermentation allows for the creation of egg proteins without exploiting chickens. What factors influence consumers’ willingness to consume these products? READ MORE

Mar 13 2024 | Abby Steketee

When Big Agriculture Funds University Experts

The animal agriculture industry has funded two professors to publicly downplay evidence linking the industry to climate change and to influence opinions and policies in its favor. READ MORE

Mar 11 2024 | Nick Souter

When Is Vegan Meat Preferable To Animal Meat?

Some experts argue that to replace animal meat, plant-based meat needs to be affordable, tasty, and convenient — but evidence suggests this may not be enough. READ MORE

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