Little change in UK eating habits

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The National Food Survey shows a slight rise in consumption of most foods and a gradual trend towards healthier products. The average weekly expenditure on household food has changed little. The consumption of whole milk, cheese and some meats has fallen, but fish consumption has remained stable. Consumtpion of fresh fruit has increased, although tinned and dried fruit sales have fallen. There was a marked fall in potato consumption mainly because of increased prices.

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Food 'costs' less in developed countries

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A study by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) analysed the length of time it would take an average person to earn enough to purchase 15 specific foods including flour, cheese, milk, eggs and rice, in 16 cities. It found that Ottawa consumers worked 2 hours and 31 minutes to purchase the foods while consumers in Brasilia worked 12 hours 37 minutes to purchase the same items. The 15 items cost the most in Tokyo but consumers worked five hours to purchase them.

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West influences Hungarian retail trade

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Western food retailers are now playing a significant role in the domestic retail trade in Hungary. Most have acquired stakes in retail chains and the number of food retail outlets rose by 47.5% between 1991 and 1994. The largest 20 companies represented 5% of the total number of companies in 1994, but accounted for 60% of net sales within the sector.

Food industry, Hungary

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