The Rise Of Meat Consumption And Related Trends
A Meat and Dairy Industries Article from All-Creatures.org

FROM

Faunalytics
October 2016

 Consumers care about the ethical and environmental impacts of meat production and will consider these impacts, perhaps increasingly so, when making purchasing decisions. Advocates must continue to inform the public about the adverse and unsustainable impacts of meat production on animals and the environment.

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In the first part of the paper, the authors use secondary data sources to provide an overview of current and future consumption trends by location and meat type. In addition to citing the FAO data above, they note that most future growth is expected in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. A decrease in consumption is expected in some developing countries due to factors including reduced income, declining populations, increased health and dietary awareness, and concern for animal welfare and the environment. They also cite data showing that consumption of white meat, including poultry and pig meat, is exceeding that of red meat. As such, they note that red meat suppliers will need to work hard to maintain their market share.

In addition to revealing consumption trends, the paper presents a clear message for animal advocates: consumers care about the ethical and environmental impacts of meat production and will consider these impacts, perhaps increasingly so, when making purchasing decisions. Advocates must continue to inform the public about the adverse and unsustainable impacts of meat production on animals and the environment.

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