Price rise cuts red meat purchases in UK

British consumers still buy beef, but in smaller volumes, mainly because the price has gone up 8%.

Beef market analysis for the year ending May 25 showed sales of mince and beef frying steaks back 1.6% and 2.2% respectively, compared to year earlier levels.

Meanwhile, the price of lamb has increased by 12%, and the latest monthly market analysis has revealed a steep decline in both the volume and value of sales.