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有機牛肉の世界市場:産業分析、市場規模・シェア・成長率・動向・予測 (2025年~2033年)

Global Organic Beef Meat Market Research Report- Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2025 to 2033


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英文 139 Pages
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有機牛肉の世界市場:産業分析、市場規模・シェア・成長率・動向・予測 (2025年~2033年)
出版日: 2025年08月01日
発行: Value Market Research
ページ情報: 英文 139 Pages
納期: 即日から翌営業日
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概要

世界の有機牛肉の市場規模は、2024年の187億4,000万米ドルから2033年には365億9,000万米ドルに成長し、2026年から2033年の予測期間中に7.72%の堅調な年間平均成長率(CAGR)を示すと予測されます。

有機牛肉(オーガニックビーフ)市場は、健康志向と倫理的消費者主義の合流によって、大幅な成長の兆しを見せています。オーガニック製品の利点に対する消費者の認識が高まるにつれ、合成ホルモン剤や抗生物質を一切使用しない有機牛肉への需要が急増しています。この変化は単なる動向ではなく、より健康的で持続可能な食品を求める消費者嗜好の根本的な変化を反映しています。厳格な農業慣行の遵守を保証する有機認証プロセスが認知されつつあり、消費者の信頼と市場の拡大をさらに後押ししています。

さらに、「農場から食卓へ(Farm to Table)」運動の高まりは、有機牛肉市場に大きな影響を与えています。消費者は食品の出所にますます関心を寄せ、調達先や生産方法の透明性を求めるようになっています。この動向は、有機牛肉の生産者に、輪換放牧や再生農業など、より持続可能な農法の採用を促しています。こうした慣行に対する認識が高まるにつれて、消費者は倫理的で持続可能な生産方法を優先するブランドに引き寄せられる可能性が高く、それによって市場の成長が促進されます。

その他の特典として、有機牛肉市場は、スーパーマーケット、専門店、オンライン・プラットフォームなど、さまざまな小売チャネルを通じて製品を入手できるようになったことが挙げられます。より多くの消費者がオーガニックの選択肢を便利に利用しようとするため、小売業者はこの需要に応えるべく品揃えを拡大しています。有機牛肉の利点に関するストーリーテリングや教育キャンペーンなど、革新的なマーケティング戦略の統合は、消費者の関与をさらに高めると思われます。市場が進化するにつれて、有機牛肉部門は、食品の選択において健康、持続可能性、品質を重視する多様な層にアピールし、繁栄することになると思われます。

当社のレポートは、様々な業界や市場に関する包括的かつ実用的な洞察をお客様に提供するために綿密に作成されています。各レポートは、市場情勢を完全に理解するために、いくつかの重要な要素を含んでいます:

市場概要:定義、分類、業界の現状など、市場に関する詳細情報。

市場力学:市場成長に影響を与える主な促進要因・抑制要因・機会・課題を詳細に分析します。このセクションでは、技術の進歩、規制の変更、新たな動向などの要因を検証します。

セグメンテーション分析:製品種類、用途、エンドユーザー、地域などの基準に基づき、市場を明確なセグメントに分類します。この分析により、各セグメントの業績と将来性を明らかにします。

競合情勢:市場シェア、製品ポートフォリオ、戦略的イニシアティブ、財務実績など、主要企業を包括的に評価します。主要企業が採用する競合力学と主要戦略に関する考察を提供します。

市場予測:過去のデータと現在の市場状況に基づき、一定期間における市場規模と成長動向を予測します。これには、定量的分析と将来の市場軌跡を示すグラフ表示が含まれます。

地域分析:地域ごとの市場パフォーマンスを評価し、主要市場や地域動向を明らかにします。地域の市場力学とビジネスチャンスを理解するのに役立ちます。

新たな動向と機会:現在・将来の市場動向、技術革新、潜在的な投資対象分野を特定します。将来の市場発展・成長見通しに関する洞察を提供します。

目次

第1章 序文

第2章 エグゼクティブサマリー

  • 市場のハイライト
  • 世界市場スナップショット

第3章 有機牛肉:産業分析

  • イントロダクション:市場力学
  • 市場促進要因
  • 市場抑制要因
  • 市場機会
  • 業界動向
  • ポーターのファイブフォース分析
  • 市場魅力分析

第4章 バリューチェーン分析

  • バリューチェーン分析
  • 原材料分析
    • 原材料リスト
    • 原材料メーカーリスト
    • 主要原材料の価格動向
  • 潜在的バイヤーの一覧
  • マーケティングチャネル
    • 直接的マーケティング
    • 間接的マーケティング
    • マーケティングチャネルの発展動向

第5章 世界の有機牛肉市場の分析:製品種類別

  • 市場概要:製品種類別
  • 実績・予測データ分析:製品種類別
  • 牛ひき肉
  • ステーキ
  • ロースト
  • その他

第6章 世界の有機牛肉市場の分析:流通チャネル別

  • 市場概要:流通チャネル別
  • 実績・予測データ分析:流通チャネル別
  • オンライン小売
  • スーパーマーケット/ハイパーマーケット
  • 専門店
  • 精肉店
  • その他

第7章 世界の有機牛肉市場の分析:エンドユーザー別

  • 市場概要:エンドユーザー別
  • 実績・予測データ分析:エンドユーザー別
  • 家庭用
  • フードサービス産業

第8章 有機牛肉の世界市場分析:地域別

  • 地域別展望
  • イントロダクション
  • 北米の売上高の分析
    • 概要・実績・予測
    • 北米:セグメント別
    • 北米:国別
    • 米国
    • カナダ
    • メキシコ
  • 欧州の売上高の分析
    • 概要・実績・予測
    • 欧州:セグメント別
    • 欧州:国別
    • 英国
    • フランス
    • ドイツ
    • イタリア
    • ロシア
    • その他欧州
  • アジア太平洋の売上高の分析
    • 概要・実績・予測
    • アジア太平洋:セグメント別
    • アジア太平洋:国別
    • 中国
    • インド
    • 日本
    • 韓国
    • オーストラリア
    • 東南アジア
    • その他アジア太平洋
  • ラテンアメリカの売上高の分析
    • 概要・実績・予測
    • ラテンアメリカ:セグメント別
    • ラテンアメリカ:国別
    • ブラジル
    • アルゼンチン
    • ペルー
    • チリ
    • その他ラテンアメリカ
  • 中東・アフリカの売上高の分析
    • 概要・実績・予測
    • 中東・アフリカ:セグメント別
    • 中東・アフリカ:国別
    • サウジアラビア
    • アラブ首長国連邦
    • イスラエル
    • 南アフリカ
    • その他中東・アフリカ

第9章 有機牛肉企業の競合情勢

  • 有機牛肉市場の競合
  • 提携・協力・合意
  • 企業合併・買収 (M&A)
  • 新製品発表
  • その他の動向

第10章 企業プロファイル

  • 上位企業の市場シェア分析
  • 市場集中度
  • Creekstone Farms Premium Beef
  • Meyer Natural Foods
  • Strauss Brands Incorporated
  • Organic Prairie
  • Panorama Meats
  • OBE Organic
  • Arcadian Organic & Natural Meat Co.
  • Cleaver'S Organic Meat
  • Dakota Beef LLC
  • Hardwick Beef
  • Alderspring Ranch
  • True Organic Beef
  • Grass Roots Farmers'Cooperative
  • Hickory Nut Gap Farm
  • Neiman Ranch
図表

LIST OF TABLES

  • Market Snapshot
  • Drivers: Impact Analysis
  • Restraints: Impact Analysis
  • List of Raw Material
  • List of Raw Material Manufactures
  • Analysis By Product Type (USD MN)
  • Ground Beef Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Steaks Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Roasts Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Analysis By Distribution Channel (USD MN)
  • Online Retail Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Specialty Stores Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Butcher Shops Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Analysis By End-User (USD MN)
  • Household Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Food Service Industry Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Global Organic Beef Meat Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • North America Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • United States Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Canada Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Mexico Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Europe Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Europe Market Estimate By Country (USD MN)
  • United Kingdom Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • France Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Germany Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Italy Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Russia Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Spain Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Rest of Europe Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • China Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Japan Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • India Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • South Korea Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Australia Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • South East Asia Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Rest of Asia Pacific Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Brazil Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Argentina Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Peru Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Chile Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Rest of Latin America Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Saudi Arabia Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • UAE Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Israel Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • South Africa Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Analysis (USD MN)
  • Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • Mergers And Acquisition

LIST OF FIGURES

  • Research Scope of Organic Beef Meat Report
  • Market Research Process
  • Market Research Methodology
  • Global Organic Beef Meat Market Size, By Regions (USD MN)
  • Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product Type
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channel
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-User
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Regions
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Global Market Analysis By Product Type (USD MN)
  • Ground Beef Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Steaks Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Roasts Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By Distribution Channel (USD MN)
  • Online Retail Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Specialty Stores Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Butcher Shops Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By End-User (USD MN)
  • Household Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Food Service Industry Market Sales By Geography (USD MN)
  • Global Market Sales (USD MN)
  • North America Market Sales (USD MN)
  • Europe Market Sales (USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Sales (USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Sales (USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Sales (USD MN)
  • Recent Development in Industry
  • Top Company Market Share Analysis

Kindly note that the above listed are the basic tables and figures of the report and are not limited to the TOC.

目次
Product Code: VMR112113820

Global Organic Beef Meat Market size is anticipated to grow from USD 18.74 Billion in 2024 to USD 36.59 Billion by 2033, showcasing a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.72% during the forecast period of 2026 to 2033.

The Organic Beef Meat market is on the cusp of substantial growth, driven by a confluence of health consciousness and ethical consumerism. As consumers become increasingly aware of the benefits of organic products, the demand for organic beef, which is free from synthetic hormones and antibiotics, is surging. This shift is not merely a trend; it reflects a fundamental change in consumer preferences towards healthier, more sustainable food options. The organic certification process, which ensures adherence to strict agricultural practices, is gaining recognition, further bolstering consumer trust and market expansion.

Moreover, the rise of the farm-to-table movement is significantly influencing the organic beef market. Consumers are increasingly interested in the provenance of their food, seeking transparency in sourcing and production methods. This trend is prompting organic beef producers to adopt more sustainable farming practices, such as rotational grazing and regenerative agriculture, which not only enhance the quality of the meat but also contribute to environmental sustainability. As awareness of these practices grows, consumers are likely to gravitate towards brands that prioritize ethical and sustainable production methods, thereby driving market growth.

Additionally, the organic beef market is benefiting from the increasing availability of products through various retail channels, including supermarkets, specialty stores, and online platforms. As more consumers seek convenient access to organic options, retailers are expanding their offerings to meet this demand. The integration of innovative marketing strategies, such as storytelling and educational campaigns about the benefits of organic beef, will further enhance consumer engagement. As the market evolves, the organic beef sector is set to flourish, appealing to a diverse demographic that values health, sustainability, and quality in their food choices.

Our reports are meticulously crafted to provide clients with comprehensive and actionable insights into various industries and markets. Each report encompasses several critical components to ensure a thorough understanding of the market landscape:

Market Overview: A detailed introduction to the market, including definitions, classifications, and an overview of the industry's current state.

Market Dynamics: In-depth analysis of key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing market growth. This section examines factors such as technological advancements, regulatory changes, and emerging trends.

Segmentation Analysis: Breakdown of the market into distinct segments based on criteria like product type, application, end-user, and geography. This analysis highlights the performance and potential of each segment.

Competitive Landscape: Comprehensive assessment of major market players, including their market share, product portfolio, strategic initiatives, and financial performance. This section provides insights into the competitive dynamics and key strategies adopted by leading companies.

Market Forecast: Projections of market size and growth trends over a specified period, based on historical data and current market conditions. This includes quantitative analyses and graphical representations to illustrate future market trajectories.

Regional Analysis: Evaluation of market performance across different geographical regions, identifying key markets and regional trends. This helps in understanding regional market dynamics and opportunities.

Emerging Trends and Opportunities: Identification of current and emerging market trends, technological innovations, and potential areas for investment. This section offers insights into future market developments and growth prospects.

SEGMENTATION COVERED IN THE REPORT

By Product Type

  • Ground Beef
  • Steaks
  • Roasts
  • Others

By Distribution Channel

  • Online Retail
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
  • Specialty Stores
  • Butcher Shops
  • Others

By End-User

  • Household
  • Food Service Industry
  • COMPANIES PROFILED
  • Creekstone Farms Premium Beef
  • Meyer Natural Foods
  • Strauss Brands Incorporated
  • Organic Prairie
  • Panorama Meats
  • OBE Organic
  • Arcadian Organic & Natural Meat Co.
  • Cleaver's Organic Meat
  • Dakota Beef LLC
  • Hardwick Beef
  • Alderspring Ranch
  • True Organic Beef
  • Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative
  • Hickory Nut Gap Farm
  • Neiman Ranch.
  • The above list can be customized.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE

  • 1.1. Report Description
    • 1.1.1 Objective
    • 1.1.2 Target Audience
    • 1.1.3 Unique Selling Proposition (USP) & offerings
  • 1.2. Research Scope
  • 1.3. Research Methodology
    • 1.3.1 Market Research Process
    • 1.3.2 Market Research Methodology

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 2.1. Highlights of Market
  • 2.2. Global Market Snapshot

3. ORGANIC BEEF MEAT INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

  • 3.1. Introduction - Market Dynamics
  • 3.2. Market Drivers
  • 3.3. Market Restraints
  • 3.4. Opportunities
  • 3.5. Industry Trends
  • 3.6. Porter's Five Force Analysis
  • 3.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product Type
    • 3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channel
    • 3.7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-User
    • 3.7.4 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Regions

4. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

  • 4.1. Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.2. Raw Material Analysis
    • 4.2.1 List of Raw Materials
    • 4.2.2 Raw Material Manufactures List
    • 4.2.3 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
  • 4.3. List of Potential Buyers
  • 4.4. Marketing Channel
    • 4.4.1 Direct Marketing
    • 4.4.2 Indirect Marketing
    • 4.4.3 Marketing Channel Development Trend

5. GLOBAL ORGANIC BEEF MEAT MARKET ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE

  • 5.1. Overview By Product Type
  • 5.2. Historical and Forecast Data Analysis By Product Type
  • 5.3. Ground Beef Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.4. Steaks Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.5. Roasts Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.6. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

6. GLOBAL ORGANIC BEEF MEAT MARKET ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

  • 6.1. Overview By Distribution Channel
  • 6.2. Historical and Forecast Data Analysis By Distribution Channel
  • 6.3. Online Retail Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.4. Supermarkets/Hypermarkets Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.5. Specialty Stores Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.6. Butcher Shops Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.7. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

7. GLOBAL ORGANIC BEEF MEAT MARKET ANALYSIS BY END-USER

  • 7.1. Overview By End-User
  • 7.2. Historical and Forecast Data Analysis By End-User
  • 7.3. Household Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.4. Food Service Industry Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

8. GLOBAL ORGANIC BEEF MEAT MARKET ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY

  • 8.1. Regional Outlook
  • 8.2. Introduction
  • 8.3. North America Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.2 North America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.3 North America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.4 United States Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.5 Canada Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.6 Mexico Sales Analysis
  • 8.4. Europe Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.2 Europe By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.3 Europe By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.4 United Kingdom Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.5 France Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.6 Germany Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.7 Italy Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.8 Russia Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.9 Rest Of Europe Sales Analysis
  • 8.5. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.2 Asia Pacific By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.3 Asia Pacific By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.4 China Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.5 India Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.6 Japan Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.7 South Korea Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.8 Australia Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.9 South East Asia Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.10 Rest Of Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
  • 8.6. Latin America Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.2 Latin America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.3 Latin America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.4 Brazil Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.5 Argentina Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.6 Peru Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.7 Chile Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.8 Rest of Latin America Sales Analysis
  • 8.7. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.2 Middle East & Africa By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.3 Middle East & Africa By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.4 Saudi Arabia Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.5 UAE Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.6 Israel Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.7 South Africa Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.8 Rest Of Middle East And Africa Sales Analysis

9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE ORGANIC BEEF MEAT COMPANIES

  • 9.1. Organic Beef Meat Market Competition
  • 9.2. Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • 9.3. Merger And Acquisitions
  • 9.4. New Product Launch
  • 9.5. Other Developments

10. COMPANY PROFILES OF ORGANIC BEEF MEAT INDUSTRY

  • 10.1. Top Companies Market Share Analysis
  • 10.2. Market Concentration Rate
  • 10.3. Creekstone Farms Premium Beef
    • 10.3.1 Company Overview
    • 10.3.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.3.3 Products
    • 10.3.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.4. Meyer Natural Foods
    • 10.4.1 Company Overview
    • 10.4.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.4.3 Products
    • 10.4.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.5. Strauss Brands Incorporated
    • 10.5.1 Company Overview
    • 10.5.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.5.3 Products
    • 10.5.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.6. Organic Prairie
    • 10.6.1 Company Overview
    • 10.6.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.6.3 Products
    • 10.6.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.7. Panorama Meats
    • 10.7.1 Company Overview
    • 10.7.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.7.3 Products
    • 10.7.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.8. OBE Organic
    • 10.8.1 Company Overview
    • 10.8.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.8.3 Products
    • 10.8.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.9. Arcadian Organic & Natural Meat Co.
    • 10.9.1 Company Overview
    • 10.9.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.9.3 Products
    • 10.9.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.10. Cleaver'S Organic Meat
    • 10.10.1 Company Overview
    • 10.10.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.10.3 Products
    • 10.10.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.11. Dakota Beef LLC
    • 10.11.1 Company Overview
    • 10.11.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.11.3 Products
    • 10.11.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.12. Hardwick Beef
    • 10.12.1 Company Overview
    • 10.12.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.12.3 Products
    • 10.12.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.13. Alderspring Ranch
    • 10.13.1 Company Overview
    • 10.13.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.13.3 Products
    • 10.13.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.14. True Organic Beef
    • 10.14.1 Company Overview
    • 10.14.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.14.3 Products
    • 10.14.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.15. Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative
    • 10.15.1 Company Overview
    • 10.15.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.15.3 Products
    • 10.15.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.16. Hickory Nut Gap Farm
    • 10.16.1 Company Overview
    • 10.16.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.16.3 Products
    • 10.16.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.17. Neiman Ranch
    • 10.17.1 Company Overview
    • 10.17.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.17.3 Products
    • 10.17.4 Recent Developments

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