Foie gras
In 2012, France produced around 19,000 tonnes of foie gras representing 75% of the world's production in that year. This required the force-feeding of around 38 million ducks and geese. World production in 2015 is estimated as 27,000 tonnes.
Foie gras
In the United States, the largest producer is Hudson Valley Foie Gras, which uses approximately 350,000 ducks each year.