Retail prices

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

Despite UK shoppers increasing their spend, the rising retail price of beef means that they are getting less product.

NEWS 19 December 2025

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

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Higher prices bite into UK beef and lamb sales

Higher prices bite into UK beef and lamb sales

NEWS 15 October 2025

Opinion: food price dynamic an inversion of Leaving Cert points deflation

Opinion: food price dynamic an inversion of Leaving Cert points deflation

OPINION 23 August 2025

Food remains relatively cheap despite rise in retail prices

Food remains relatively cheap despite rise in retail prices

Food remains relatively cheap despite rise in retail prices

NEWS 6 July 2025

Asda tests the water with Uruguayan beef offer

Asda tests the water with Uruguayan beef offer

Asda tests the water with Uruguayan beef offer

NEWS 1 June 2025

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Fertiliser faces potential price hike

Fertiliser faces potential price hike

Prices at merchant level as of this week for CAN range from €410/t to €440/t, including delivery.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Factory selling price not keeping up with cattle price

Factory selling price not keeping up with cattle price

Factories are getting more for beef they sell but prices not rising as fast as cattle prices.

NEWS 1 January 1970

How high will the beef price go?

How high will the beef price go?

Adam Woods takes a look at the beef trade and how much more is left in the current price rises

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Strong UK red meat sales to 26 January

Strong UK red meat sales to 26 January

Sales of beef grew again in January for both volume and value, and while lamb volumes dipped they were still ahead over the full year.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Beef price rise hasn’t hit consumers yet

Beef price rise hasn’t hit consumers yet

Factory prices have risen sharply in Ireland and the UK over recent months, but the cost hasn't reached consumers yet.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Opinion: fair food pricing may test CAP commitment of consumers

Opinion: fair food pricing may test CAP commitment of consumers

Will asking consumers to pay more for food cost farming public support for the Common Agricultural Policy?

OPINION 1 January 1970

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