Meat

As the narrative of sustainability deepens, attitudes towards meat consumption continue to be challenged. Consequently, this has influenced consumers to seek food and drink innovation that is sustainable throughout and beyond the supply chain. This ...

Overall meat consumption is expected to continue declining slightly over the forecast period, as younger generations generally consume less meat than the older generations. The long-term trend towards lower red meat consumption, mostly as a result of...

For many years, the fresh meat industry has been divided over the usage of antibiotics in farm animals. While many producers argue that the usage of antibiotics is often necessary to keep animals happy and healthy, many consumers now see “antibiotic ...

After steady gains over the review period meat witnessed only slow growth in total volume terms in 2018. Meat is seen as a good source of protein and is believed to help form a healthy diet. Furthermore, the growing influence of Western food has also...

Mexican consumers eat nearly twice the amount of poultry than pork or beef. This can mostly be explained by the affordability of poultry when compared with other types of meat. The preference for poultry is also encouraged by the health trend, as it ...

Back in 2016, the pork price reached a high point due to a severe supply shortage caused by structural reform in previous years. Subsequently, farmers focused on breeding pigs, leading to an oversupply of pork in the following two years. In the first...

Growing awareness of health and wellness issues continues to have negative impact on meat consumption in Spain, with many consumers reducing their intake of meat or giving it up altogether. Research appeared during the review period from health ...

Unburdened by religious constraints, and as consumers perceive white meat as healthier, poultry led meat in 2018, with the highest share of total volume sales. Pork is also extensively used and common in Thai cooking. Pork was second in terms of ...

After years of decline, particularly since 2015 when the WHO highlighted an alleged risk of cancer among meat eaters, the category showed signs of recovery in 2017, a trend that continued into 2018. According to one industry expert, Vincenzo Russo, ...

Volume sales of fresh meat products saw a slightly positive performance in late 2017, driven primarily by the growth of poultry throughout the year and that of pork over the Christmas period. However, beef and veal continued to see a decrease in ...

Independent butchers and abattoirs account for the majority of sales of meat in India; however, they often lack hygiene and quality. This has been a rising concern amongst consumers, especially in urban areas, which is motivating consumers to source ...

South Africa continues to face major economic challenges and this placed constraints on consumer spending throughout the review period. The situation deteriorated further in 2018, with the country falling into technical recession during the second ...

Overall meat consumption has declined significantly over the last decade in France, driven by health worries, high prices, and consumer concerns regarding environmental impact. One of the main reasons behind the poor performance of fresh meat is the ...

Consumers are increasingly embracing healthier lifestyles with many reducing their consumption of red meat in favour of leaner proteins, such as eggs, fish as well as plant-based alternatives that are high in fibre and easily digestible. This trend ...

Over the forecast period, meat is expected to record strong growth in Morocco, with beef and veal set to remain the fastest growth category. The production of meat in Morocco recorded strong and healthy growth over the review period, with meat being ...

In 2017, pork suffered from periods of both oversupply and shortage, which badly affected all players and consumers. After the fluctuating year in 2017, pork supply and prices were managed more seriously by both the authorities and players in 2018. ...

In Russia, per capita meat consumption steadily increased in recent years. Poultry is the biggest category, accounting for more than half of total volume sales of meat in 2018. Poultry is represented mainly by chicken, which is the most affordable ...

The United Arab Emirates, being a global commercial hub, enjoys a steady flow of foreign workers, therefore increasing consumption of fresh food, including meat. Likewise, the relatively low international prices of meat, especially poultry, are ...

The trade tariff wars between the US and China have reached new highs, as more product groups and industries are being affected on both sides. The recent introduction of increased tariffs on agricultural commodities has left US farmers questioning ...

The fresh food industry experienced another year of positive growth in 2017, driven by volume growth in emerging regions of Asia Pacific and Middle East and Africa. Overall, volume growth has been supported by a positive performance in all ...