Ben Stevenson
Ben worked with Rethink Priorities from 2022 to 2025, researching interventions to reduce meat consumption and improve farmed animal welfare. He lives in London and graduated from the University of Oxford.
Research Articles
Inconsistent evidence for price substitution between butter and margarine: a shallow review
While decreasing the prices of plant-based substitutes is a prominent animal welfare strategy, it’s possible this approach could increase animal consumption. In a review of 19 studies, Samara Mendez et al. observed wide variation in the relationship between butter and margarine prices and demand.
Plant-Based Diet-Shift Initiative Case Studies: German Retailer Transitions
This case evaluation examines Lidl Germany’s data-driven protein transition framework targeting a 20/80 plant/animal ratio by 2030, with potential to reduce GHG emissions by 450,000 tonnes and significantly decrease land use requirements.
Plant-Based Diet-Shift Initiative Case Studies: GoodDot Alternative Protein Company
This market analysis evaluates GoodDot’s operational framework in India’s emerging alternative protein sector, documenting their methodological approach to product development, distribution logistics, and capital allocation optimization.
Database of sources investigating interventions to reduce meat and animal product consumption
We developed a database of sources investigating interventions to reduce meat and edible animal product consumption, which we are now releasing as a resource to help advocates and researchers evaluate the evidence base.