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

Feb 26 2024 | Leah Kelly

Why Culture Is Important For Captive Animals

Philosophy scholars call for a deeper understanding of the cultural needs of captive animals and discuss why culture is important to their welfare. READ MORE

Feb 21 2024 | Dennis Vink

How Do Australians Feel About Commercial Killing Of Kangaroos?

In this blog, Dennis Vink of Kangaroos Alive discusses their survey of Australians’ beliefs about kangaroos and the animal welfare, human rights, and environmental concerns related to their slaughter. READ MORE

Feb 19 2024 | Jonathan Sutton

The Language Of Speciesism

This study used machine learning to identify different types of speciesism in English books, films and TV, speech, and on the Internet. READ MORE

Feb 16 2024 | Madelyn Dunning

Will Cultured Meat Be Widely Available By 2050?

A panel of expert forecasters believes it’s unlikely that cultured meat will be a major part of the world’s food supply by 2050. READ MORE

Feb 14 2024 | Legal Impact For Chickens

Prop 12 And The EATS Act: Fighting For Basic Animal Welfare Reforms

This blog explores how animal advocacy groups defended Proposition 12 at the Supreme Court, and explains the current threat to state welfare laws as a result of that court decision. READ MORE

Feb 12 2024 | Elena Schaller

Creating A Comprehensive Diet Database

A database with the plant and animal content of all foods is needed to accurately assess people’s diets. This study attempts to expand an existing database by capturing previously overlooked foods. READ MORE

Feb 8 2024 | Steven Mai

Using Choice Architecture To Drive Vegan Food Sales

Using research on behavioral economic techniques, food companies can direct their consumers toward vegan foods without hurting their bottom line. READ MORE

Feb 7 2024 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – February 2024

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about wild animal population declines, the dangers of lead-based fishing equipment, plant-based food coverage in the news, and more. READ MORE

Feb 7 2024 | Natasha Barrett

Perceptions Of Pig Sentience And Suffering In Chile

This study investigates how different stakeholders feel about pigs in Chile, including farm and slaughterhouse workers and everyday citizens. READ MORE

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