Poultry producers have benefited significantly from reduced pork, beef and lamb consumption in the United Kingdom, online publication Poultry World reported April 12.
Consumption of beef, pork and lamb in UK households has fallen by almost 62% between 1980 and 2022. At the same time, the proportion of chicken meat has increased, the Department for Environment, Food and Health reported. UK Rural Services (Defra).
In 1980, the most popular meat was pork. The average per capita consumption was 350 g per week. In second place was beef with 275 g/week, third place was shared by lamb and chicken with 150 g/week and fish with 95 grams per week. Over time, the proportions have changed significantly.
Beef consumption in the UK has been affected by mad cow disease, which hit the UK in the 1990s. In 2022, Britons consumed less than 100g of beef a week , or about 5 kg a year. The decline was partially offset by increased sales of ready meals, pies and canned goods.
Lamb consumption has been declining since 1980. That year, Britons consumed both lamb and chicken. The average Brit currently eats just 25 grams of lamb a week. Chicken, which has become the cheapest protein, the average resident of the British Isles consumes 200g per week.
Average per capita pork consumption decreased by 8.2 kg per year between 1980 and 2022.
A similar situation is observed outside the home. Since 2001, chicken consumption has been increasing due to a decrease in red meat.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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