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Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

UK retail sales to 12 July show a small decline in purchase volumes but more money spent.

NEWS 31 July 2026

Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

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Call for new supermarkets with discounted food

Call for new supermarkets with discounted food

DEALER 29 July 2026

Ensuring the next generation has the passion and opportunity to farm

Ensuring the next generation has the passion and opportunity to farm

NEWS 22 July 2026

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

NEWS 10 July 2026

The Netherlands to cap cow numbers at 2.6 LU/ha

The Netherlands to cap cow numbers at 2.6 LU/ha

The Netherlands to cap cow numbers at 2.6 LU/ha

NEWS 30 June 2026

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Supermarkets are a key outlet for NI beef

Supermarkets are a key outlet for NI beef

The big UK retailers are very important customers for NI beef, in particular.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 March 2026

Further batches of chicken recalled from a range of supermarkets

Further batches of chicken recalled from a range of supermarkets

Consumers are being advised to check their freezers for the implicated batches as some of the products are past their use-by date.

NEWS 30 March 2026

Trade deals come home to roost

Trade deals come home to roost

Chicken has been a low-cost competitor for beef over decades. Greater access for beef imports through trade deals is a new challenge.

NEWS 30 March 2026

Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

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 30 March 2026

UK lamb sales increase in run-up to Easter

UK lamb sales increase in run-up to Easter

Easter gives a seasonal boost to UK lamb sales, as food price inflation is at lowest point since April last year.

NEWS 30 March 2026

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Michael Caffrey, IFA pig chair, said there is uncertainty going forward for the sector.

NEWS 30 March 2026

Empty egg shelves are a sign of poultry farmer prices – IFA

Empty egg shelves are a sign of poultry farmer prices – IFA

The IFA said that its calls for higher egg farmer prices could help avert shortages.

POULTRY 30 March 2026

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