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

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Jun 1 2022 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – June 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about animals used in fashion, reef shark conservation, the battle for the naming of oat milk, and more. READ MORE

May 30 2022 | Nick Souter

The Environmental Impact Of China’s Food Demand

China’s demand for animal products is growing. Over the next several decades this may have large, negative environmental effects on China and its overseas trade partners. READ MORE

May 27 2022 | Suzanne Lieberman

Cephalopod Welfare In The E.U. And Beyond

Cephalopods are some of the most complex, sentient, and misunderstood species on earth. It’s time to take their welfare in captivity seriously. READ MORE

May 25 2022 | Caryn Ginsberg

The Adventures Of Birdlock Holmes Vol. 2: Beliefs About Chickens & Fishes In China

Faunalytics' Caryn Ginsberg summarizes our original research on fishes and chickens, with a special focus on our study results from China. READ MORE

May 24 2022 | Susan Gabriel

Veganism In Post-Socialist Estonia

Veganism is a new phenomenon in post-socialist Estonia. This paper discusses the emergence of the country’s Vegan Studies discipline and ways it can be studied as a movement. READ MORE

May 20 2022 | Charly Lynn Phillips

Veganic Farming: What Do The Farmers Think?

Farmers practicing veganic agriculture discuss a variety of definitions for this practice and share their struggles and motivations. READ MORE

May 19 2022 | Lina Anh Van

U.S. Adults, Climate Change, And The Switch To Plant-Based Foods

Plant-based diets have a multitude of beneficial effects, but adoption in the U.S. is still low. What is stopping U.S. adults from making the switch to climate-friendlier food options? READ MORE

May 17 2022 | Trent Davidson

Milk’s (Least) Favorite Cereal: Oatly’s Impact On Dairy

Since its start in 1994, the popular plant-based milk Oatly has made its mark on consumers. Here, two researchers show how Oatly has become a “problem” for the dairy industry. READ MORE

May 13 2022 | Thyl Moors

The ‘Climate Opportunity Cost’ Of Animal Agriculture

Ending land animal farming would not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It would also free up land, which would have enormous benefits in the fight against climate change. READ MORE

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