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Meat / Animal Product Consumption

Oct 5 2026 | Alan Jern

The Link Between Consumer Behaviors And Beliefs About Animal Emotions

In two online surveys of U.S. adults, people who believed that animals are more capable of emotion were also more likely to avoid animal products and activities where animals are used or exploited. READ MORE

Sep 30 2026 | Andrea Polanco

The Effects Of Digital Advocacy: What A Single Exposure To Digital Animal Advocacy Can (And Can’t) Do

Expanding on an earlier Faunalytics study, we tested the short- and long-term effects of digital advocacy videos and articles on people’s attitudes and behaviors toward farmed animals. The tactics had an emotional impact but didn’t shift behavior, and some even backfired with usually allied audiences. READ MORE

Sep 23 2026 | Maho Uehara-Cavalier

Cage-Free Egg Market Prevalence In Japan And Future Strategy

Cage-free egg sales in Greater Tokyo have roughly doubled in four years, but the national market share is still 1.12%. What’s holding Japan back? READ MORE

Sep 22 2026 | Jessica Whiting

Conventional Dog Diets Still Dominate, But There’s Interest In Alternatives

As demand for dog food grows, a survey of 2,639 guardians finds interest in sustainable diets that could help reduce reliance on meat from factory-farmed animals. READ MORE

Sep 18 2026 | Guillaume Reho

How Animal Labels On Meat Products Affect Consumers

Animal labels on meat products are known to influence consumer choices. This study sheds light on the underlying psychological processes. READ MORE

Sep 15 2026 | Fabíola Borges de Castro

Plant-Based Eating Among Brazilian University Students

University students can play a pivotal role in driving change. This study aimed to understand what motivates or prevents university students in Brazil from adopting a plant-based diet. READ MORE

Sep 7 2026 | Guillaume Reho

What Does The Term “Flexitarian” Really Mean?

The term “flexitarian” has grown in popularity over the past two decades, reflecting a moderate path to sustainable eating. But what does it actually mean, and who really counts as a flexitarian? READ MORE

Aug 26 2026 | Allison Troy

Animal Product Impact Scales 2026: Updated U.S. Estimates And The U.K.’s First Animal Product Impact Data

We’ve updated our Animal Product Impact Scales (APIS) for 2026, with revised U.S. estimates and, for the first time, U.K. data. This blog serves as a guide for the new numbers and how you can use them. READ MORE

Aug 24 2026 | Josh DesMarais

Can Informative Videos Reduce Meat Consumption?

Students who watched 16 minutes of the movie Dominion were less likely to eat meat afterward. READ MORE

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