Preliminary data on game meat consumption in Hungary

Abstract

The ecological facilities of Hungary are favourable for the production of game animals and venison. An extensive survey was begun by the authors to study the habits of customers and domestic consumption. The aim was to map the consumers' purchasing attitude and their demand as well. The habits and attitudes of consumers were analyzed in context of natural, high added value, healthy and environment friendly animal products: the meat of game animals. Data were collected by questionnaires. The results represent a descriptive picture on the acceptance, rejection, attitudes and preferences concerning the given product categories. In the recent study we focused on the following species: red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wild boar, hare, pheasant and mallard duck. Differences were found between the answers of the asked sample population living in cities and in the rural areas. Those people who have a negative attitude to venison are vegetarian or refuse the consumption due to emotional reasons.