Date: June, 2006
Abstract:
Beef ranks third, behind poultry and pork, in terms of global meat consumption. In
2005, approximately 50 million tonnes of beef were consumed, which represents
nearly 25% of total meat consumption.The average growth in global consumption
has been slow in the past five years, at 0.3%.Heading the consumption standings
are the United States (U.S.), the European Union (EU),China and Brazil.Together they
Growth in beef consumption has been tight account for almost 70...
Research Type: Industry Note