LTO: Meat tax not popular

Only a small minority of the Dutch find a meat tax a good solution to stimulate the consumption of less meat, according to a survey among more than 1500 Dutch people, commissioned by LTO Nederland. The study also shows that political preference has a major influence on the answer to the question of whether a reduction in meat consumption is desirable. Meat consumption in the Netherlands will remain virtually the same, but worldwide meat consumption will increase, according to LTO.

Of those surveyed who believe that less meat should be consumed, 36% believe that this should be stimulated by introducing a meat tax. Within the total group of respondents, around 20% are in favour of a tax on meat.

Among the respondents who think that meat consumption should be reduced, 62% think that information by the Nutrition Centre is the best method to achieve this. About half think that a higher price for meat via a label such as Beter Leven (Better Life) or organic meat is the solution to achieve lower meat consumption. 

Lto.nl