Milk World Day: a slight decrease in milk consumption in Hungary

The annual per capita milk consuption in Hungary decreased by 2-3 percent, in the recent years. While five years ago, the average per capita consumption was about 170 liters per year, it was only 155 liters last year.

The decline in consumption is clearly explained by the decline in domestic purchasing power – Lukács László, executive director of the Milk Marketing Board and Interprofessional Organization told MTI on Friday, on the occassion the upcoming Milk World Day. The Milk World Day is held on the last Tuesday of May each year, this year on 28 May. (MTI)