Red meat foodservice performance – 7 September 2025

Beef foodservice performance

In the 52 weeks ending 7 September 2025, beef volumes in foodservice declined by 5.4% year-on-year (AHDB estimated volumes based on Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data). In this time, average pack prices paid increased by 5.1% (Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data). Both takeaways and dine in/ on-the-go demand was reduced year-on-year. We have explored the impact that rising prices have had on beef demand in the out-of-home market, and continue to monitor the situation.

Growth was seen for Asian (+1.0%), Indian (+0.2%) and savoury pastry (+3.9%) meals. Asian and Indian primarily benefitted from increased frequency of purchase, while savoury pastries benefitted from increased volumes purchased per trip.

In contrast, burgers, which represent 46.3% of total beef foodservice volumes, were seen to decline -10.5% year-on-year. This decline was driven by a combination of a lower number of shoppers and lower frequency of purchase. Volume declines were also seen for meat centred meals (-1.1%), Mexican (-10.5%), and sandwiches (-10.5%). Demand for Italian cuisine remained flat year-on-year.

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

Lamb foodservice performance

For the 52 weeks ending 7 September 2025, volumes for total lamb in foodservice grew +2.7% (AHDB estimated volumes based on Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data), despite a +6.7% year-on-year increase in average price per pack. This growth was driven by dine-in/ on the go dishes, as takeaways saw volume declines year-on-year.

Growth was seen for Asian (+25.0%), and Indian (+3.1%), meat centred meals (+6.7%) and lamb based savoury pastries (+36.1%). An increase in volumes purchased per buyer was a key driver for these dishes’ performance.

Kebabs, which represent 50.6% of total lamb volumes sold in foodservice, declined by 0.8% year-on year in this period, driven by a reduction in shopper numbers, despite shoppers purchasing them more frequently. Burgers and sandwiches also saw 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 7 September 2025, pig meat volumes in foodservice declined by 1.6% year-on-year (AHDB estimated volumes based on Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data). In this time, average pack prices paid increased by 3.2% (Worldpanel by Numerator UK OOH data). The overall decline was driven by takeaways, as growth was seen for dine-in/ on the go dishes.

Growth was seen for burgers (+15.4%), Asian (+8.7%), Mexican (+73.0%) and sandwiches (+2.4%). Sandwiches benefitted from increased frequency of purchase, while Asian and Mexican benefitted from an increase in buyers during the period. Burgers saw an increase in volumes purchased per trip.

In contrast, savoury pastries (e.g. sausage rolls), which represent 31.1% of total pigmeat dishes sold out-of-home, saw volumes decline by -2.9% year-on-year. This was driven by a reduction in shopper numbers, despite an increase in volumes purchased per trip. Breakfasts (-4.3%), Indian (-30.1%), Italian (-14.8%), pizza (-14.4%), meat centred meals (-1.0%) and salads (-13.2%) also saw decline.

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

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