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Grocery retail
3 July 2020
During the first 12 weeks of lockdown, British shoppers spent an extra £45m at butchers’ shops than in the same period last year.
10 January 2025
Changes in shopping behaviour, the rise of in-home eating and the media focus on coronavirus have all influenced consumer behaviour
3 June 2020
The UK halal food sector is one that is of growing importance to the national economy. Spend in the UK halal food and beverage industry in 2016 reached an estimated £4.64 billion, or 8% of the UK’s total food and drink spend.
28 May 2020
Consumers have returned to comforting food staples they know and love, including meat and dairy, during the coronavirus crisis as they cook more home meals.
26 August 2020
MI Director Phil Bicknell says the UK's recent challenges could hint at the long-term impact of future policies, such as the Agriculture Bill and trade discussions.
20 March 2025
Our £1m dairy industry marketing campaign to encourage moments of connection and support mental health.
12 May 2020
The red meat sector enjoyed its biggest Valentine’s Day in 5 years. Dairy and potatoes also saw growth.
29 May 2020
Will lockdown reset shoppers' attitudes to food, asks MI Director Phil Bicknell
4 May 2020
AHDB analyst Duncan Wyatt discusses the impact on beef carcase values of closing the eating out market in response to COVID-19.
28 April 2020
MI Director Phil Bicknell on how coronavirus lockdown is changing shopping habits
20 March 2025
Lockdown in March saw demand for meat, dairy and potatoes soar
9 November 2021
Supporting the industry to meet consumer needs during the COVID-19 outbreak