DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO DRIVE GROWTH IN MEAT CONSUMPTION: OECD
July 1st, 2012
BY KITTY SO
WORLD meat consumption is outpacing the sale of other major agricultural commodities, especially in developing countries, according to an 'Agricultural Outlook 2012-2021' report by the UN Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD).The report cites a growth in developing country per capita meat consumption of 3.2 kg per year, with poultry making up 70% of the increase. In contrast, worldwide per capita wheat consumption for food is not expected to grow, remaining at around 65 kg ...
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