Environment and ethics

7 December 2021

Following on from 2019’s research into Trust and Transparency in the British food system, we look at how consumer attitudes have evolved over 2020 in the wake of coronavirus. We explore how important the environment is to consumers in the UK, and look at farming’s relative position on environmental issues.

7 December 2021

A lack of inspiration, rather than a conscious reaction to trends such as veganism, was at the heart of the pre-Covid-19 reduction in meat, fish and poultry consumption, new AHDB research has suggested.

17 November 2020

18 November 2020

20 July 2023

From climate change to biodiversity, our list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) cover a wide range of topics on the environment.

6 August 2024

Catch up on the retail and consumer insight webinars

7 December 2021

How has the current climate affected consumer views on farming?

11 March 2025

Find out how to clip/grind piglets' teeth and when it is appropriate to do so

15 January 2020

In store purchase drivers differ across dairy categories, therefore what are the opportunities for the dairy sectors?

26 November 2019

Flexitarians are on the rise but has veganism been over-stated? How has market saturation affected meat and dairy sales?

6 December 2021

We explore how engaged consumers are with food production issues, which elements of the food system are most trusted, how demonstrating shared values can boost trust, where consumers get their information from and will look at potential barriers to trust in the future.

17 October 2019

Blue Planet 2 brought plastic pollution to the forefront of the British environment debate. New research by AHDB has shown plastic usage in packaging is a concern for 86% of consumers.