British consumer s appetite for lamb increases
1 February 2021 |
Overall, 2020 was a record year with consumers spending £652 million on lamb – up 10.8% on the previous year
The public s appetite for lamb increased during the festive season as figures show retail sales of £68 million in the 4-week period to 27 December 2020.
The latest figures show sales up 14% on both 2018 and 2019, with an increase of 14.6% in the number of people buying lamb.
Sales of smaller cuts, ideal for meals for smaller gatherings in lockdown, led the surge in demand, according to Kantar.
Spending on lamb chops in December was up over 37% on 2019, with good demand for steaks as well as leg roasting joints.
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