21.   Since it was abolished in January, revenue declined slightly while consumption increased, explaining the drop in sales and rise in earnings, Veba said.

22.   While he does not think the current levels of consumption pose any immediate risk, he would be concerned if consumption of high fructose corn syrup increased.

23.   Consumption will increase even with the recent economic turmoil, it predicted.

24.   Consumption has increased as well.

25.   However, despite the current economic instability, paper consumption has increased in the Asian region during the recent year and the trend is expected to continue.

26.   The letter, received by the producers on Friday, stated that domestic consumption usually increased during these months because of New Year and Idul Fitri celebrations.

27.   The spokesman said fish consumption was increasing because fish contained fatty acids promoted by health authorities as good for the heart.

28.   Thus, consumption increases and savings-driven investment is promoted.

29.   While energy consumption has increased, industrial production has fallen sharply.

30.   He did not reveal whether he himself was a fan of the dishes, though he noted that several of them were aphrodisiacs and that consumption increased virility.