Recently, while listening to a talk on the profitability of wars, I was surprised to learn that one of the groups that gains the most from war was the “meatpackers”. The others were expected–ammunition makers, shipbuilders, bankers, investors, manufacturers–but meatpackers?
This article in the LA Times explains the connection, which you’ll find to be very relevant to modern nutrition.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-desalcedo-military-meat-20150802-story.html