Source: FAO, the state of world fisheries and aquaculture

Source: FAO, the state of world fisheries and aquaculture

Meat Consumption

Source: Statista

Meat consumption as a whole is expected to fall in Europe. This is due to the increase in the number of vegetarians and vegans.

(per population, per country)

Percentage of vegetarians in 2017

(in pounds)

Meat consumption 1997-2020

Europe

Source: National Geographic & FAOSTAT

+242%

This is an increase of 242% from 1961 - 2011.

1,52

The average person in Hong Kong eats 1,52 pounds of meat per day.

Hong Kong is the number 1 carnivore worldwide.

#1

In 2011, the average Chinese person consumed 20 times more pork than in 1961.

20x

Source: Statista

(in pounds)

Meat consumption 2011-2020

China

pounds

222,2

pounds

221,9

Source: PNAS

America

The average of red meat and poultry eaten

The average chicken consumption has doubled since 1970, while beef consumption has decreased by more than one-third.

2018

2014

-5%

+16%

Source: OECD-FAO, 2018 

Veal and beef

Poultry

Meat consumption per person 2008-2017

Worldwide

Demand for fish

Calorie Bomb

Future-Proof Fast Food

Source: FAO, the state of world fisheries and aquaculture

(in kilograms)

The average amount of fish eaten worldwide

(in kilograms)

The amount of fish eaten in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia

106 million

Of the worldwide total of 149 million tons of fish in 2015, Asia consumed more than two-thirds. This was 106 million tons, or 24.0 kg per head of population.

Europe, Japan and the United States together accounted for 47% of the world’s total fish-consumption in 1961. This had decreased to only 20% in 2015.

-20%

China tops the list of the world’s largest fish-consuming countries. It’s followed by Japan and the USA.

China

Worldwide

Source: World Health Organisation

(in kilocalories)

Intake of calories

Worldwide

Source: National Geographic & FAOSTAT

The calorie intake of Eastern Asia and Northern Africa has risen the most in recent decades. Somalia is the country with the most low-calorie diet: 1695 kilocalories, of which only 3% is vegetables. The change to a high-calorie diet in developing countries takes place when incomes rise.

Somalia / 1695 kcal

Asia

Source: National Geographic & FAOSTAT

In 2010, the average American consumed 2481 kilocalories per day, which is an increase of 23% compared to 1970. Half of the calorie intake comes from two product groups: fats and oils (32.1%), flour and grains (23.4%).

2481 kcal / +23%

America

Source: PMQ, Pizza power report 2018

Asia: +22%
Latin America : +18%
Europe: +3%

Forecast for pizza market-turnover 2016 - 2021

Worldwide 2018: 134 billion dollars
Middle-East & Africa has grown from 4.29 billion dollars in 2015, to 4.66 billion in 2016.

Sale of pizza

The pizza and pasta sector is growing most rapidly in the fast-food industry, alongside the favorite burgers/sandwiches.

Pizza

Worldwide

Source: Aaron Allen & Associates

Source: Marketline 2018

The fast-food restaurant industry is the most profitable sector in the foodservice market. It represents 29,6% of the total value of the sector.

(in billions)

Fast-food restaurants turnover

Europe

Growth fast-food restaurant industry 2013-2018

Source: Ibisworld 

China

Growth fast-food restaurant industry 2013-2018

Source: Ibisworld 

America

Growth fast-food restaurant industry 2013-2018

Source: OECD-FAO, 2018 

Worldwide

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 Jeremy Freeling Duke  Xiao-Er Kong

The world is facing a global food problem. In 2030, over 8 billion mouths will have to be fed, rising to 9 billion in 2050. In comparison, the world population in 1950 amounted to 2.5 billion people. This puts extra pressure on food availability, with climate problems as a result. 

Our diet needs to change drastically should we want to continue feeding a world population that’s ever-growing, increasingly prosperous and more demanding of the planet. So that sufficient food is and remains available. 

Source: FAO, the state of world fisheries and aquaculture

(in kilograms)

Source: FAO, the state of world fisheries and aquaculture

(in kilograms)

The average amount of fish eaten worldwide

The amount of fish eaten in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia

Source: FAO, the state of world fisheries and aquaculture

Of the worldwide total of 149 million tons of fish in 2015, Asia consumed more than two-thirds. This was 106 million tons, or 24.0 kg per head of population.

106 million

Europe, Japan and the United States together accounted for 47% of the world’s total fish-consumption in 1961. This had decreased to only 20% in 2015.

-20%

China tops the list of the world’s largest fish-consuming countries. It’s followed by Japan and the USA.

China

Demand for fish 

Source: World Health Organisation

Industrialized countries

Transition countries

Eastern Asia

North Africa

Latin America

World (general)

(in kilocalories)

Intake of calories worldwide

Source: National Geographic & FAOSTAT

The calorie intake of Eastern Asia and Northern Africa has risen the most in recent decades. Somalia is the country with the most low-calorie diet: 1695 kilocalories, of which only 3% is vegetables. The change to a high-calorie diet in developing countries takes place when incomes rise.

Somalia / 1695 kcal

In 2010, the average American consumed 2481 kilocalories per day, which is an increase of 23% compared to 1970. Half of the calorie intake comes from two product groups: fats and oils (32.1%), flour and grains (23.4%).

2481 kcal / +23%

Calorie Bomb

Source: PMQ, Pizza power report 2018

Asia: +22%
Latin America : +18%
Europe: +3%

Forecast for pizza market-turnover 2016 - 2021

Worldwide 2018: 134 billion dollars
Middle-East & Africa has grown from 4.29 billion dollars in 2015, to 4.66 billion in 2016.

Sale of pizza

The pizza and pasta sector is growing most rapidly in the fast-food industry, alongside the favorite burgers/sandwiches.

Pizza

Source: Aaron Allen & Associates

+1.4%

IT

+3.4%

PT

+2.8%

SP

+0,6%

FR

-0,3%

GER

-0,4%

BEL

+0,8%

NL

+0,6%

UK

Source: Marketline 2018

The fast-food restaurant industry is the most profitable sector in the foodservice market. It represents 29,6% of the total value of the sector.

(in billions)

Fast-food restaurants turnover in Europe

Source: Ibisworld 

In 2018, the number of employees grew by 4,5%

+4,5%

In 2018, the number of business grew by 2,6%

+2,6%

Turnover in 2018 amounts to 175 billion dollars

175

The Chinese fast-food restaurant industry has grown annually by 11,1%

+11,1%

Growth fast-food restaurant industry China 2013-2018

Source: Ibisworld 

In 2018, the number of employees grew by 3%

+3%

In 2018, the number of business grew by 2%

+2%

Turnover in 2018 amounts to 256 billion dollars

256

The American fast-food restaurant industry has grown annually by 3,8%

+3,8%

Growth fast-food restaurant industry America 2013-2018

Source: OECD-FAO, 2018 

In 2018, the number of employees grew by 2,4%

+2,4%

In 2018, the number of business grew by 1%

+1%

Turnover in 2018 amounts to 668 billion dollars

668

The global fast-food restaurant industry has grown annually by 3,5%

+3,5%

Growth fast-food restaurant industry worldwide 2013-2018

Future-Proof Fast Food

Source: National Geographic & FAOSTAT

This is an increase of 242% from 1961 - 2011.

+242%

The average person in Hong Kong eats 1,52 pounds of meat per day.

1,52

Hong Kong is the number 1 carnivore worldwide.

#1

In 2011, the average Chinese person consumed 20 times more pork than in 1961.

20x

Source: Statista

(in pounds)

Meat consumption in China 2011-2020

Source: Statista

Source: Statista

Ireland

6%

Austria

9%

Germany

9%

UK

9%

Italy

10%

Meat consumption as a whole is expected to fall in Europe. This is due to the increase in the number of vegetarians and vegans.

(per population, per country)

Percentage of vegetarians in Europe, 2017

(in pounds)

Meat consumption in Europe 1997-2020

Source: PNAS

pounds

222,2

2018

pounds

221,9

2014

The average chicken consumption has doubled since 1970, while beef consumption has decreased by more than one-third.

The average of red meat and poultry eaten in America

Source: OECD-FAO, 2018 

-5%

Veal and beef

+16%

Poultry

Meat consumption worldwide per person 2008-2017

Meat Consumption

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 Jeremy Freeling Duke  Xiao-Er Kong

The world is facing a global food problem. In 2030, over 8 billion mouths will have to be fed, rising to 9 billion in 2050. In comparison, the world population in 1950 amounted to 2.5 billion people. This puts extra pressure on food availability, with climate problems as a result. 

Our diet needs to change drastically should we want to continue feeding a world population that’s ever-growing, increasingly prosperous and more demanding of the planet. So that sufficient food is and remains available. 

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