SUSTAINABILITY 82 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2024 tion between the increased output in agri-food systems and the decreased rate of poverty. How did poverty rates decline so steeply? The reasons lie, to a large extent, in technological innovation, especially in genetics and farm management, and in the increased apport of plentiful and affordable meat protein to the world. The numbers below build an image of an industry that produces better, more, and cheaper. GLOBAL MEAT PRODUCTION: 1950 VS. PRESENT Then… In 1950, the estimated total meat production was of approximately 45 million metric tons. Key Producers: The United States, Europe, and the Soviet Union were the primary producers of meat. Types of Meat: Production was largely dominated by beef and pork, with poultry being less significant. …and now Now, the total meat production lies somewhere around 357 million metric tons (as of recent data from FAO)., representing a 53% increase from 2000 and a staggering 690% increase from 1950. Key Producers: Major producers include China, the United States, Brazil, and the European Union. Types of Meat: Significant increases in poultry production, with pork remaining a leading source of meat, especially in Asia. Beef production has also increased, but at a slower rate than poultry and pork. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INCREASED MEAT PRODUCTION Population Growth: The world population has grown from approximately 2.5 billion in 1950 to over 8 billion today, driving increased demand for meat. Economic Growth and Urbanization: Rising incomes and urbanization have led to shifts in economic power and dietary preferences, with more $2.15 (2017 PPP) 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 World South Asia Poverty rate (%) Note: Poverty estimates are reported only for years with sufficent survey data coverage. 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Sub-Saharan Africa Eastern & Southern Africa Western & Central Africa Europe & Central Asia Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa Other High Income East Asia & Pacific Source: World Bank Figure 3.
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