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Meat consumption in SA on the rise, but can demand be met?

In the 10 years from 2000 to 2010, South Africa's steady economic growth and rising average income meant that many consumers were able to move towards protein-rich diets, leading to a significant increase in meat consumption in the country.

During this period, average per capita meat consumption increased by more than 4% per annum. At the same time, average per capita consumption of poultry products grew by

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