Average person eats six times more chicken than in 1961, UN report finds
A UN report reveals that global meat consumption has risen significantly since 1961, with chicken consumption increasing sixfold. The report highlights the environmental impact of livestock and the persistence of food waste in the supply chain.
Why it matters
It underscores the environmental challenges posed by changing global dietary habits and the urgent need for more sustainable food systems.
The supply of chicken rose from below 3kg a person in 1961 to 17kg in 2022. Photograph: Edwin Remsberg/Alamy View image in fullscreen The supply of chicken rose from below 3kg a person in 1961 to 17kg in 2022. Photograph: Edwin Remsberg/Alamy Food Average person eats six times more chicken than in 1961, UN report finds UN report says global meat supply has risen fourfold in last 60 years and is expected to keep rising
The article relies on UN data and scientific consensus regarding environmental impacts, maintaining an objective tone.
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