Recent Trends in U.S. Production and Consumption of Edible Meat Fats

George W. Kromer

No 320480, Miscellaneous Publications from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Annual U. S. production of edible meat fats has been fairly stable since 1954 at around the 2.9-billion-pound rate. A steady increase in the output of edible beef fats during this period has about offset a slight decline in lard. Edible meat fats utilized in shortening have increased rapidly from 231 million pounds in 1954 to a record 959 million in 1963. In 1964, usage fell off to 851 million pounds but still accounted for one-third of all fats and oils consumed in shortening. Increased production of meat fat shortenings chiefly reflects improved technology and generally lower prices for raw materials.

Keywords: Demand and Price Analysis; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 12
Date: 1965-02
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.320480

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