Greeks’ meat consumption is among the highest in Europe
Meat
Greece
Published Nov 4, 2022
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The results of a study by the Hellenic Vegetarian Union suggest that Greeks' meat consumption is the highest among 11 European countries.
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The results of a new study by the Hellenic Vegetarian Union (HellasVeg) suggest that Greeks’ meat consumption is the highest among 11 European countries. More specifically, more than seven out of ten consumers (73%) declare that they consume up to 3.3 kg of meat per month. Yet almost one in two Greeks (49%) wishes to reduce that consumption. Greeks also appear open to the possibility of trying cell-cultured meat (at 49%) as well as food that utilizes protein from insects (26%). Meat eaters agree vegetarianism important for animals In addition, more than eight in ten meat eaters (82%) agree that there are good reasons to become a vegetarian. The most important is the improvement of the treatment of animals followed by health and the environment. In this context, flexitarians (consumers who follow a flexible diet, with reduced meat consumption) appear as “frontrunners” in the area of plant-based foods. These consumers are most commonly observed in the ages over 45 years old ...
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