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1956 Meat Output Tops Records Across Nation
The American Meat Institute reports per capita meat consumption reached about 163.5 pounds in 1956 with a total production near 27.5 billion pounds. Foster notes gains due to lean cuts, hog-beef improvements, and rising disposable income, while foreseeing 1957 steadiness with possible pork supply dip and a slight per-person decline in beef and other meats.
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