Meat Is Back, on Plates and in Politics
Briefly

After several years of negative perception surrounding meat due to health issues, climate concerns, and animal cruelty, meat is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Recent reports show that U.S. meat sales reached a staggering $104.6 billion last year, as Americans increased their meat consumption by 2%. The proportion of consumers attempting to eat less meat has dropped to a five-year low of 22%. Political trends, spanning from farm-to-table movements to a newfound appreciation for traditional diets, are contributing to this shift in consumer behavior.
Sales of beef, pork, lamb, poultry and other meat in the United States hit a record $104.6 billion last year, marking a significant recovery for the meat industry.
The demonization of meat is over, with bipartisan support helping to resurrect it in American diets, showing an increase in consumption trends.
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