Why does pork lose to chicken in Ukraine?

Published 2021년 7월 27일

Tridge summary

Ukrainian consumers are choosing chicken over pork due to the quality and safety concerns of pork, as well as the rising prices of other meats and oil. The quality of pork is affected by the type of terminal boar used, with lean pork preferred in some countries and juicy pork in others. The taste and quality of meat are important to consumers, especially in cultures that value barbecue. The expert emphasizes the need for a balance between production cost and taste, and laments the loss of authentic Ukrainian pig breeds and the shift towards international breeds. The institute responsible for agricultural production is facing financial challenges and is no longer consulting with pig farmers.

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Original content

In the average diet of Ukrainians, chicken is 5 kg more than pork. Ukrainian consumers vote for red or white meat with a wallet - this is a common situation for poor countries. Red meat is primarily pork, beef and lamb, and white meat is chicken, rabbit and fish. And pork is now very affordable. Over the last year, oil prices in Ukraine have risen significantly, eggs have been added to the price by up to 50%, and other types of meat have risen in price, but retail prices for pork remain at 2020, according to the Ukrainian Pig Farmers Association. Today, chicken is bought more and perhaps this is not only due to the attractive price? The development of pig farming has been severely hampered by African swine fever - ASF, which has spread throughout Ukraine. And perhaps subconsciously, people have begun to prefer safer meat? If we reject the problem of ASF, we will see another - the quality and taste of meat. Let's be honest - our pig farmers have something to work on. "There is no ...

Source: Agravery