Completed Research

Economics

Addressing knowledge gaps around the economics of the animal protein and plant-based alternatives markets

  • Identifying High-Impact Animal Product Formats


    PI: Jo Anderson (Faunalytics)

    Findings

  • Price and Scale of Plant-Based Protein Alternatives, and Factors Limiting Production

    PI: Devrim Ikizler

    Findings

  • Customer Reviews, Product Attributes, and Plant-Based Protein Sales


    PI: Devrim Ikizler (FSF 2022-05-03)

    Findings

  • Milking it: Exploring the Impact of Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives in the US

    PI: Jacob Peacock (FSRF 35)

    Findings

  • Projecting Change in US Cattle Numbers with Changes in Plant-Based Burger Prices

    PI: Dan Rejto (FSRF 37)

    Findings

  • Using Proprietary Grocery Store Data to Predict Demand for Plant-Based Meat

    PI: Hal Gordon (FSRF 2021-01-010)

    Findings

PLMICs

Identifying paths to reducing growth in animal product consumption in populous low and middle-income countries

  • Mapping Stakeholders to Drive the Transition to Cage-Free Egg Systems in the Chinese Industry

    PI: Qing Yang (FSRF 2-029)

    Findings

  • A Survey of Chinese Citizens' Beliefs about COVID-19's Links with Animal Agriculture


    PI: Vincent Yau Shun Chow (FSRF 38)

    Findings

  • Plant-Based Consumption in China: China Consumer Research Proposal


    PI: Jan Ying Chung (FSRF 40)

    Findings

  • Consumer Acceptance of PBAs in China: Media Analysis on Large Food Companies Adding PBAs to the Menu

    PI: Vincent Yau Shun Chow (FSRF 33)

    Findings

  • Understanding Consumer Preferences and Demand for Plant-based Alternative Proteins in China

    PI: David L. Ortega (FSRF 37)

    Findings

  • State of Animal Farming in Southeast Asia

    PI: Wanyi Zeng (FSRF 2021-1-010)

    Findings

  • Tractability of Plant-Based Meat Adoption in Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya

    PI: Keri Szejda (FSRF 2021-1-012)

    Findings

  • Exploring First Trials: Catalysts for Chinese Consumers' Trial of Plant-Based Meat

    PI: Keri Szejda (FSRF 2021-1-013)

    Findings

  • Mapping Out Salmon Farming Industry in China

    PI: Wen Bo (FSRF 2023-04-29)

    Findings

New Techniques

Identifying new promising techniques to shift the food system towards being more plant-based

  • Effect of Reducing Meat Portions on Meat Consumption and Satisfaction: Expanded Study in a University Cafeteria

    PI: Maya Mathur (FSRF 2021-12-01 & 2023-02-8)

    Findings

  • Exploring Effective, Feasible Food-Policy Interventions from Municipal Sustainability Offices

    PI: Courtney Dillard (FSRF 2-020)

    Findings

  • The Environmental Sustainability of Meat-Based and Alternative Pet Foods


    PI: Andrew Knight (FSRF 2022-04-28)

    Findings

Advocacy

Addressing knowledge gaps related to existing advocacy techniques

  • Randomized Controlled Trial of a Theory-Informed Documentary to Encourage Plant-Based Eating

    PI: Maya Mathur (FSRF 2-019)

    Findings

  • Barriers to the Transformation of South Africaâs Food System: Can the Law be a Lever for Change?

    PI: Amy P. Wilson (FSRF 2021-02-010)

    Findings

Other Projects

  • What Prevents Young People from Eating Healthy?


    PI: Galina Hale

    Findings

  • Establishing Farmers’ Friend, to Help Livestock Farmers Switch to Alternative Agricultural Systems

    PI: Clive Phillips (FSRF 2021-1-05)

    Findings