But it's not only people who shun pork out of principle that are weighing on demand food preferences appear to be changing along generational lines. But it was last year's soaring energy prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine that hit German pig farmers especially hard. Piglets, unlike cows, need to have their stalls heated in the winter, which is one reason why pork producers were disproportionately hit by the crisis. With fewer people seeking out schnitzel, however, it's difficult for meat producers to pass these higher costs along to consumers. This has kicked off a conversation among Germany's pork producers about future-proofing the industry.

Source: Irish Independent June 05, 2023 16:08 UTC