Meat consumption drops, and more

The Department of Agriculture has found that meat consumption in the U.S. has dropped 12.2 percent over the past five years.

Meat consumption drops

Consumption of meat in the U.S. dropped 12.2 percent over the past five years, according to the federal Department of Agriculture. Rising costs are one reason, but consumers are also eating more meat-free meals for health and environmental reasons.

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