According to U.K.-based paper The Herald, a new study shows most
people have no idea where their food comes from or how it’s made.
people have no idea where their food comes from or how it’s made.
Vegan organization Viva! commissioned the study, which
surveyed 2,000 people and produced absolutely shocking results.
surveyed 2,000 people and produced absolutely shocking results.
Although 83 percent surveyed thought they knew a good deal
about farming, most didn’t even know dairy cows had to be pregnant in order to
produce milk. Additionally, two-thirds were unaware that killing all male
chicks on egg farms was standard practice. Sixty-nine percent stated the
practice should be illegal.
about farming, most didn’t even know dairy cows had to be pregnant in order to
produce milk. Additionally, two-thirds were unaware that killing all male
chicks on egg farms was standard practice. Sixty-nine percent stated the
practice should be illegal.
The study also found that 33 percent of adults didn’t know dairy cows were
slaughtered when their milk yield dropped. Instead, many thought cows retired
to farm animal sanctuaries. Similarly, 88 percent of people didn’t know that
most pigs were killed at just six months of age, even though their natural life
span is 15 years.
slaughtered when their milk yield dropped. Instead, many thought cows retired
to farm animal sanctuaries. Similarly, 88 percent of people didn’t know that
most pigs were killed at just six months of age, even though their natural life
span is 15 years.
After learning about factory farming, nearly half said they would consider
cutting back on animal products. Sixteen percent said they would give up meat
and dairy entirely.
The results from this survey make one thing very clear: The
general public is far removed from the realities of food production. People are
also horrified when they find out the truth.
general public is far removed from the realities of food production. People are
also horrified when they find out the truth.
A recent Munchies Vice article discusses a series
of studies by the University of Oslo that found “people are more willing to eat
meat when it’s processed and presented in a way that distances the product from
its animal origins. The meat industry knows consumers have no clue how
their food is made or where it comes from, and the industry uses that lack of
knowledge to its benefit. In fact, it spends millions on false advertising to
further distance consumers from the truth.
of studies by the University of Oslo that found “people are more willing to eat
meat when it’s processed and presented in a way that distances the product from
its animal origins. The meat industry knows consumers have no clue how
their food is made or where it comes from, and the industry uses that lack of
knowledge to its benefit. In fact, it spends millions on false advertising to
further distance consumers from the truth.
Factory farms are terrible, filthy, miserable places. Animals raised on them suffer immensely,
subjected to neglect, extreme confinement, and horrific abuse.
subjected to neglect, extreme confinement, and horrific abuse.
Thankfully, you can help reduce the number of animals who suffer
by choosing a compassionate vegan diet. Click here to order your FREE Vegetarian
Starter Guide today.
by choosing a compassionate vegan diet. Click here to order your FREE Vegetarian
Starter Guide today.
