The market for bird food is growing rapidly. By some estimates, growth is 4 percent per annum (Plimsoll, 2003). More disposable income and more leisure time in industrialized countries have led to an increased number of people keeping companion Birds. In addition, many people have taken up breeding of exotic birds as a hobby, demanding bird food of high quality. At the same time, environmental awareness and an increase in nature-related and outdoor activities have stimulated the interest in bird watching as a backyard hobby and have led to an increase in the amount of backyard feeding of wild birds.

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