Much appreciated by consumers, chicken is one of the most consumed meats in France. Among the reasons put forward, there is its lower price than that of other meats. But do you know why?
It is the best -selling meat in the world. According to the figures, 139 million tonnes of chicken were consumed worldwide in 2024. This represents 40% of total meat consumption, a percentage that continues to increase each year.
In France, according to Anvo figuresl, the interprofession of flesh poultry, every Frenchman consume on average each year 31.6 kgs of poultry. And it’s not l’inflation Food prices that will drop this consumption. Indeed, the chicken always ranks in the top of the cheapest meats.
And attractive price Who seduces many consumers, concerned about their wallets but who do not want to deprive themselves of meat. As Olivier Dauvers recalled at the microphone of RTL in his column Les Secrets de la Consochicken costs Between 50% and 80% cheaper than beef. A significant and very appreciated price difference. But how to explain it?
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Reduced farming costs
First of all, this price difference is explained by rapid growth of chickens. The latter have an average life expectancy of 40 days and can go up to 80 days for so -called farm poultry.
With this lifespan shorter than that of the oxen, the chickens will necessarily require less food. And who says less food says reduced costs. We also note that chicken farming is carried out in less important agricultural spaces only for beef farming. And if we add to that, its good nutritional values, no doubt that chicken stands out as one of the most popular meats.
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