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Butcher slices a pork at a meat shop in India. Indian pork consumption can be divided into two segments: The vast majority takes place in the informal sector in the form of locally raised fresh pork meat. This meat is not widely distributed in the organized retail sector. Given cultural perceptions and consumer perceptions about pork meat, consumption of fresh local meat is limited to north eastern India where pork consumption is more prevalent. The second segment of the pork market deals with high-value imported products.These products include cured meats such as sausages, ham, bacon and canned meat products, as well as small quantities of frozen meat. They are typically found in most leading Indian hotels catering to international business travellers and tourists. Additionally, there is