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How will China’s rebalancing affect consumption patterns?

In the short to medium term, rising incomes will remain the key driver of changing dietary patterns in China, particularly for meat demand. However, a shift towards consumption-led growth and increased “westernisation” of lifestyles are likely to benefit demand for coffee, cocoa and sugar.

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