Factors Influencing Meat Buying Behaviour among Rural, Semi-Urban and Urban Households

The worldwide meat consumption has attracted much attention not only for nutritionists but also agricultural and food economists in recent years. Studies showed that urbanization has been carrying a rise in demand for meat products. In India, cultural differences are also accountable for variations in meat consumption patterns. A study was performed to ascertain the preferences of consumers towards meat consumption among the rural, semi-urban and urban households of Karnataka with sample size of 90 meat eating respondents and 30 non-meat eating respondents. The results showed that flavour and taste of the meat had a very good influence on meat consumption among all the locations.