date:Apr 11, 2013
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Still, the U.S. ranks second globally for per capita meat consumption. Additionally, although consumption has decreased, retail sales of meat and poultry products topped $85 billion in 2012, up from nearly $73 billion in 2008, and sales are projected to grow to $98.3 billion by 2017. Convenience products and high-end fresh meat cuts account for the rise in sales.