Red meat foodservice performance - 28 December 2025

Beef foodservice performance

Over the past 52 weeks, beef volumes in foodservice declined -3.5% year-on-year (AHDB estimated volumes based on Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data, 52 w/e 28 December 2025), with average prices per pack increasing +0.9% (Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data). This decline was primarily due to takeaways, which saw an -8.6% decline in volumes year-on-year.

Growth was seen for Asian (+11.5%), Indian (+1.0%) offerings (AHDB estimated volumes based on Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data, 52 w/e 28 December 2025). Asian meals benefitted from an increase in volumes purchased per buyer, while Indian benefitted from increased buyer numbers. Growth was also seen for savoury pastries (+0.3%) driven by uplift in beef pies.

In contrast, burgers, which represent 48% of total beef foodservice volumes, were seen to decline in volumes by -3.4% year-on-year, driven by the move to lower priced, smaller volume burgers such as cheeseburgers. Volume declines were also seen for Italian (-2.7%), meat centred meals (-7.7%), sandwiches (-12.3%) and beef Mexican meals (-20.1%).

See the full data and these insights visualised on our GB beef foodservice purchases | AHDB foodservice dashboard.

Lamb foodservice performance

In the 52 weeks ending 28 December 2025, volumes for total lamb in foodservice grew +0.2% year-on-year (AHDB estimated volumes based on Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data, 52 w/e 28 December 2025), despite average pack prices paid increasing +10.2% year-on-year (Worldpanel by UK OOH data). This growth was driven by increases in dine in/on-the-go dishes, as takeaways saw declines year-on-year.

Growth was seen for meat centred meals (+5.6%), focussing on lamb roasts and benefitting from an increase in frequency of purchase. Volume increases were also seen for Asian dishes (+57.4%) and savoury pastries (+6.3%). Asian dishes saw an increase in the number of buyers and volumes purchased per buyer, while savoury pastries benefitted from increased buyer numbers.

Kebab, which make up 50.6% of all lamb volumes sold out-of-home, were seen to decline -2.4% year-on-year over the past year, due to decreases in volumes purchased per trip and the number of buyers. Indian meals also saw declines (-3.4%) due to fewer buyers. Burgers, sandwiches and salads also saw volume declines.

See the full data and these insights visualised on our GB lamb foodservice purchases | AHDB foodservice dashboard. 

Pig meat foodservice performance

In the 52 weeks ending 28 December 2025, volumes for pig meat in foodservice declined -2.5% year-on-year (AHDB estimated volumes based on Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data, 52 w/e 28 December 2025), driven primarily by a decline in takeaways. During this time, average prices per pack increased +4.3% (Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data).

Growth was seen for Mexican dishes (+22.5%), and Italian (+0.6%) meals. Mexican meals benefitted from increased buyers and frequency of purchase, while pork Italian meals benefitted from an increase in buyers.

In contrast, savoury pastries, which make up 30.9% of all pig meat foodservice volumes, saw a -5.1% decline in volumes year-on-year, driven by reductions in frequency of purchase and number of buyers. Breakfasts (-5.3%), Indian (-41.2%), meat centred meals (-3.8%), pizza (-14.1%) and salads (-1.5%) also saw declines.

See the full data and these insights visualised on our GB pork foodservice purchases | AHDB foodservice dashboard.

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