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    Beef consumers push the boat out for premium cuts

    John SwireBy John SwireFebruary 15, 20222 Mins Read
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    Beef consumers push the boat out for premium cuts

    Newly-released data on beef retail trends in Britain for 2021 show that premium cuts such as steaks and roasting joints are forming a higher percentage of the meat that consumers are buying.

    The data, from consumer research specialists Kantar, has been described by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) as an encouraging trend, and a vindication of its beef marketing strategy to promote steak nights and family dining over the past two years.

    Overall, consumption of beef by British shoppers is down slightly on the unusually strong year of 2020 when Covid lockdowns had a profound impact on retail trends, but still comfortably above 2019 levels.

    People in Britain spent £2.4 billion on beef in 2021, amounting to a total volume of 297,000 tonnes, which is 8.1% below the exceptional year of 2020 but 6.5% above the pre-pandemic trends seen in 2019.

    Volume sales up

    Volume sales of roasting joints in 2021 were 16% up on 2019, accounting for 16.5% of beef sales as opposed to 15% two years ago. Steak sales are also up against the same benchmark, now accounting for 18.8% of the volume of beef sold in British shops, as opposed to 17.6% in 2019. Conversely the proportion of beef sold as mince continues to fall, from 53.1% in 2019 to 50.4% in 2021.

    According to HCC Data Analyst Glesni Phillips, the proportion of beef sold as the cheapest cuts had been a significant concern for farmers and processors.

    “A balance of sales of premium and more affordable cuts are essential for the profitability of the beef sector,” said Glesni. “The growing proportion of the carcase sold as mince was a real concern, but it’s promising that this trend has reversed since 2019.”

    Glesni added, “This situation will still have to be monitored, as the rising cost of living puts the squeeze on family finances. But HCC will continue to inspire consumers to try new recipes with premium cuts, with promotions such as our popular ‘Meat the Challenge’ steak sandwich contest and new family recipes using larger joints.”

    HCC has recently launched its guide to cooking Welsh Beef steaks at https://eatwelshlambandwelshbeef.com/simply-splendid-steak/

     

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