How many are eaten?
In 2007, Canadians purchased 10.1 million whole turkeys in 2007, according to the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency. Statistics Canada estimates consumption of boneless turkey was 2.2 kilograms per person in 2006. The top turkey-eating country in the world is Israel at 11.5 kg per person every year. Here’s how other countries measure up, per person: • United States: 7.7 kg. • France: 5.9 kg. • United Kingdom: 4.8 kg. • European Union: 4.0 kg Photo courtesy www.nismat.
