RAMADAN SPARKS INCREASE IN LEBANON MEAT SALES
July 1st, 2016
MEAT suppliers in Lebanon are anticipating significantly increased sales as Ramadan winds up this week. Hovig Kozobiokian, managing partner of Dekerco, a meat and food importer in Beirut. He estimated demand increases by around 50% to 60% for round cuts during Ramadan, with often a spike in demand in the last week for the Eid El-Fitr festival that ends this holy month. Overall, frozen meat sales during Ramadan account for 12% to 13% of yearly sales, he estimated to GlobalMeatNews.
Demand surges in Lebanon during Ramadan especially focuses on beef and chicken. ...
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