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Why have UK supermarket beef prices risen so much in 2025?

Retail beef prices have seen a record 27.5% increase in the past year

Alex Black
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Why have UK supermarket beef prices risen so much in 2025?

Farmgate beef prices have been elevated throughout 2025, peaking in April, with liveweight prime steer prices for the week ending October 28 at 375.7p/kg, up from 280.2p/kg on the year. Supply and demand...

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