Meat Market Report Autumn 2025 This report combines the knowledge of our buying team with industry insights from AHDB to provide you with the most current information on the meat market to assist you with your menu development and innovation. Despite market challenges, we’ve had a positive summer trade across the UK. While footfall remains steady compared to last year, we’ve seen strong growth and welcomed many new clients whom we look forward to supporting this Autumn and Winter. Neil McCole, Director of Sales Meat costs continue to show little or no sign of any respite with record cattle prices and limited availability. Increased cost to service from the Spring budget – including National Minimum Wage and National Insurance Contributions - have now been passed through the industry, leading to retail protein price hikes of up to 30%. It of course remains to be seen what the Autumn budget will bring and if that further affects our industry. Trends continue to show that many customers are spending less overall on hospitality, with some venues closing on quieter trading days, offering reduced menus, or removing prime cuts. Consumers now dine out less frequently but are willing to pay more for experiences and quality. Whilst trading is expected to remain challenging Campbell Brothers remain committed to supporting our clients to improve margins without compromising quality or service. We have a team of experts at hand to help - please get in touch. Top tips for Autumn: With beef prices predicted to remain high into 2026, consider a beef topside joint as your Sunday roast option as opposed to sirloin, or try feather blade steak or beef daube. Poultry and pork turnover has especially increased over the last 6 months and despite cost increases within these sectors they still remain the better option for value for money with pork cheeks daubes, pork belly and diced chicken breast having seen the highest volume growth of up to 25% year-on year. Thank you! As always, we thank you for your continued support, particularly during these ongoing challenging times in the food industry. Neil McCole, Director of Sales, Campbell Brothers www.campbellbrothers.co.uk
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