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Business / 1 week ago
Global wheat consumption hits record levels as demand surges across Asia and Europe
Global wheat consumption is climbing to record highs, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The 2024/25 season is expected to see both production and demand increase, led by strong harvests in Asia and Europe. Wheat, one of the world’s most essential grains, remains a critical part of diets across continents, from bread and noodles to cereals and animal feed, and current figures show no sign of slowing demand. China stands as the world’s largest wheat consumer, using about 148 million metric tonnes annually.
Culture / 5 weeks ago
Eastern Europe leads global alcohol consumption
The highest per-capita alcohol consumption in the world is concentrated in Eastern Europe. According to data from World Population Review (2022), Romania tops the list at 17.1 liters of pure alcohol per year, followed by Georgia (15.5 L), Latvia (14.7 L), Moldova (14.1 L), Czechia (13.7 L), Lithuania (12.2 L), Namibia (12 L), Poland (11.9 L), Austria (11.8 L), and Bulgaria (11.5 L).
Culture / 5 weeks ago
Do people still eat dogs?
For many across the world, the idea of eating dog meat is repulsive and taboo. However, while the vast majority of countries discourage or prohibit the practice, a minority, primarily across parts of Asia and Africa, still report dog meat consumption. The underlying story involves tradition, changing attitudes, public health, and activist pressure.
Culture / 24 weeks ago
Norway tops global pizza consumption: What’s driving the craving?
If you thought the birthplace place Italy or Brazil ate the most pizza, you should see how much Norway is consuming! According to data compiled by World Population Review, Norwegians consume 11.4 kilogrammes of pizza per person annually — an impressive figure for a country with just 5.5 million people.
Business / 25 weeks ago
World’s best-selling whiskies: How India dominates the global market
Whisky has long been associated with Scotland’s smoky single malts, Ireland’s smooth blends, and America’s bold bourbons. But recent global sales data reveals a quaky shift in consumption trends. India now leads the world in whisky sales, accounting for eight out of the ten top-selling brands by volume in million 9-litre cases. This shift is no accident. It is a result of population scale, cultural preferences, and market accessibility. Let’s explore the numbers and the reasons behind these whisky giants' staggering global dominance.
Environment / 28 weeks ago
Top seafood consumers in the world
Although meat remains a primary source of protein in many regions, seafood—including fish and other edible marine species—has steadily gained popularity as a widely consumed protein alternative. According to our World in Data, as of 2022 the world produced around 20 million tonnes of fish and seafood annually.
Culture / 31 weeks ago
U.S. wine demand soars, but Trump’s tariffs could disrupt global wine supply chain
The United States is still the world’s largest wine consumer, with an impressive 33.3 million hectolitres consumed annually. France follows with 24.4 million, and Italy ranks third at 21.8 million hectolitres. This reflects the lasting cultural and economic role that wine plays in traditional producers and newer markets.
