date:Jun 27, 2014
n the year, according to analyst Kantar WorldPanel. This was driven by reduced expenditure on chops, steaks and leg roasting joints, despite lower retail prices. The one sector that continues to perform well is mince, which enjoyed volume growth of one-fifth against a year ago, said a report by Bpex. Spending on sausages was up 2%, with bacon unchanged and ham up 6%.
Subdued consumer demand and relatively low EU prices which had been exacerbated by the strength of the pound were putting press