Ethical considerations and welfare standards shape how societies view and manage livestock. Research explores attitudes, practices, and policies around animal care.
Within the Real Food Research Hub, this category gathers peer-reviewed evidence and respected analyses on animal ethics and welfare.
Animal agriculture underpins economies at global, national, and local levels...
Cultural and community considerations
Livestock is embedded in culture, identity, and community life..
Global food security
Livestock contributes to global food security by providing nutrient-rich foods and supporting diverse farming systems...
Societal modelling and data
Modelling helps predict social, economic, and health impacts of food systems...
Animal ethics and welfare
Ethical considerations and welfare standards shape how societies view and manage livestock...
Conflicted parties
Food debates often involve groups with vested interests, from industry advocates to activist organisations...
Rebuttals
Scientific rebuttals and responses are an important part of the research process...
Consumption patterns vary across cultures, regions, and income levels. Research examines drivers of demand, cultural influences, and nutritional outcomes of consuming animal foods.
The Real Food Research Hub provides peer-reviewed studies and credible sources on consumption of animal-sourced foods.
Animal welfare covers health, comfort, and natural behaviour. Studies explore welfare standards, measurement, and the impact of practices across production systems.
Within the Real Food Research Hub, this category compiles peer-reviewed studies and credible resources on animal welfare in livestock systems.
In addition to peer-reviewed science, food and agriculture are often shaped by contested viewpoints, advocacy claims, and non-scientific narratives. This section highlights how these
perspectives emerge, who promotes them, and how they interact with public understanding of food systems.
The Real Food Research Hub curates credible analyses and responses that critically examine alternative narratives, providing context and clarity around competing claims.
Keywords: alternative narratives, food debates, misinformation, advocacy, contested science.
