Fall in consumption: meat at historical lows — OPI Santa Cruz

Despite signs of economic recovery, mass consumption continues to decline, especially in the most vulnerable sectors, where the fall in purchasing power forces us to modify food habits. According to private and official data, in March 2025 mass consumption recorded a new annual contraction of 5.4%, deepening the 2.7% decrease recorded in February. The strongest impact is seen in essential products such as beef, whose consumption fell for the six…