US: report finds perceived health benefits driving higher tilapia consumption

Published 2021년 2월 18일

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A market analysis report by Fact.MR predicts a surge in global tilapia consumption due to the rising demand for alternative animal proteins and the health benefits of seafood. The report highlights the benefits of tilapia, a low-fat, high-protein fish rich in essential micronutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids. The COVID-19 pandemic has further fueled this trend, with an increase in online purchase and take-out of seafood. However, the pandemic has also disrupted the tilapia supply chain, especially in Africa, where 80% of the continent's production is sourced from Egypt.

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An increasing global demand for alternative sources of animal protein and a growing appreciation of the nutritional value of seafood are the two key factors likely to drive higher tilapia consumption globally, according to a report by market analyst Fact.MR.The report “Tilapia Market, Forecast, Trend, Analysis and Competition Tracking – Global Market Insights 2021 to 2031,” claims there is a global shift toward fish an optimal protein option due to its benefits for human health, which include “strengthening heart and bone health, improving brain functions, and keeping weight in check."The report’s findings are supported by previous data that point to an overall global rise in seafood intake. The World Bank has predicted production will increase by an estimated 23.6 percent between 2010 and 2030, and higher consumption predicted amongst a growing world population.Moreover, in its 2018 State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report, the Food Agriculture Organization (FAO) said fish ...

Source: Seafoodsource