Suzie O'Neill

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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Bigger numbers squeeze beef price

Bigger numbers squeeze beef price

NEWS 29 July 2026

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

NEWS 29 July 2026

Brazil’s dominance of global beef trade to increase further

Brazil’s dominance of global beef trade to increase further

Brazil’s dominance of global beef trade to increase further

NEWS 29 July 2026

Tillage scheme moving forward

Tillage scheme moving forward

Tillage scheme moving forward

NEWS 29 July 2026

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Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

Sales volumes increase but revenue falls in the first half of 2026 for Kerry

NEWS 19 July 2026

Factory prices under pressure

Factory prices under pressure

Factories are trying to take 10c out of beef prices at the start of the week as trade is finely balanced.

MARKETS 19 July 2026

Brazil could export 7.1m tonnes of beef by 2035

Brazil could export 7.1m tonnes of beef by 2035

Industry report suggests more to come from Brazilian beef over the next decade. All weights are carcase weight equivalent.

NEWS 19 July 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

Less Irish beef available, along with alternative sources of supply, means Irish share of UK beef imports is down.

NEWS 19 July 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from the United Kingdom, United States, Brazil and South Korea.

WORLD 19 July 2026

UK likely to remain open for Brazilian beef

UK likely to remain open for Brazilian beef

With a veterinary agreement between the EU and UK still some way off, it looks like the UK will remain open for Brazilian beef even if the EU suspends imports from September.

NEWS 19 July 2026

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

Detail about where beef comes from must be on labels in retail outlets but isn't compulsory anywhere else

NEWS 19 July 2026

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