Meat consumption at an all time high.
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The United States' annual per capita beef consumption climbed by 18%, from 50 pounds in 2014 to 59 in 2022. In the last ten years, Americans have eaten more meat than ever. According to JerkyBrands.com research, this includes processed meats like beef jerky and other snack meats. From about $3.5 billion in 2019 to an estimated $4.9 billion in 2022, meat snack sales have increased by a remarkable 40% over the past four years. Beef also accounted for around 53.5% of the sales in the fresh meat department, with Americans spending over $11 on beef each time they go grocery shopping. In addition, the average annual expenditure on meat products in the United States is $9.97. RELATED NEWS: - Ambitious, balanced and green: EU and New Zealand sign free trade agreement RELATED NEWS: - Ambitious, balanced and green: EU and New Zealand sign free trade agreement close volume_off volume_up Next Stay Auto (225p) 225p 360p Subtitles Off RELATED NEWS: - Ambitious, balanced and green: EU and New Zealand sign free trade agreement The EU is New Zealand's third-largest trading partner, exporting wine, fruit and meat to Europe. Ambitious, balanced and green: EU and New Zealand sign free trade agreement General news. The United States is not only a major market for meat but also a major producer. The same study revealed that the leading producers of beef and veal are the United States and Brazil, with the United States expected to produce around 12.1 million metric tons in 2023.