8+ hour, 32+ min ago  (1383+ words) Tuesday, 2 June 2026 That is especially true for the third of consumers who say their finances have worsened in recent months, as 57% say they plan to cut back on eating out. The impact is already visible, with out-of-home food spend down…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago  (1095+ words) Tuesday, 2 June 2026 That is especially true for the third of consumers who say their finances have worsened in recent months, as 57% say they plan to cut back on eating out. The impact is already visible, with out-of-home food spend down…...

1+ day, 29+ min ago  (731+ words) Monday, 1 June 2026 Imported volumes of sheep meat (fresh, frozen, processed and offal) into the UK remained consistent in Jan-March (Q1) 2026, up just 0. 6% on the year to total 19, 200 tonnes. Global sheep prices'remain strong, with imported values continuing to increase. Q1 imported sheep meat…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (719+ words) Thursday, 21 May 2026 Are consumers choosing to reduce their meat consumption in 2026? In 2026, 23. 4% of the UK population identified as flexitarians (reducing their meat consumption). For comparison, 72. 4% of consumers eat meat, fish and poultry (MFP), 5. 9% are vegetarian and 1% are vegan[1]. " Figure 1: Average…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (537+ words) Thursday, 21 May 2026 Total export volumes of dairy products from the UK for Q1 2026 increased 2% year-on-year driven by non-EU exports which increased by 9, 000 tonnes. Exports of dairy products to the EU declined by 1, 400 tonnes probably due to strong milk supplies and production…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (467+ words) Thursday, 21 May 2026 EU raw milk prices have been easing since October 2025, due to oversupply, but the recent stabilisation of dairy commodity prices points to a floor forming, with raw milk prices likely to follow with a lag. Production is forecast…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (227+ words) Thursday, 21 May 2026 A plateau of daily GB milk deliveries observed from the end of April suggests we have most likely now passed the peak of the spring flush. Based on the rolling 7-day data, volumes have continued to nudge up…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (124+ words) Thursday, 14 May 2026 After a record-breaking milk year for GB, with 2025/26 volumes closing at 5% ahead of the previous year, the new 2026/27 season is showing signs of stabilisation. The spring flush peak may have already happened, with peak day recorded on the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (607+ words) Thursday, 7 May 2026 Irish prime cattle prices have come under pressure in the early part of this year, despite supplies remaining well below year-ago levels. We examine the drivers and impacts of these market movements. Irish prime cattle prices have steadied…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (629+ words) Wednesday, 6 May 2026 Figure 1. UK wholesale prices from early 2023 to'April 2026 Figure 1 shows average UK wholesale prices from early 2023 to'April 2026 for bulk cream, butter (unsalted), skimmed milk powder (SMP) and mild Cheddar, measured in pounds per tonne. Butter prices remain consistently higher…...