Retail prices

Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

Rising retail prices for beef mean that consumers may be spending more money but they are getting less beef.

NEWS 8 May 2026

Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

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Shoppers are spending more but getting less beef

Shoppers are spending more but getting less beef

NEWS 13 March 2026

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

NEWS 19 December 2025

Higher prices bite into UK beef and lamb sales

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: food price dynamic an inversion of Leaving Cert points deflation

OPINION 23 August 2025

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Food remains relatively cheap despite rise in retail prices

Food remains relatively cheap despite rise in retail prices

Higher farmgate prices mean higher retail prices, but meat and dairy remain relatively cheap in the overall household budget context.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Asda tests the water with Uruguayan beef offer

Asda tests the water with Uruguayan beef offer

Asda has moved to counter high British and Irish beef prices with trialing an imported steak offering from Uruguay.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm