In an ever increasingly competitive environment dairy products are having to constantly innovate to maintain their place on the supermarket shelf.

During the first 12 weeks of lockdown, British shoppers spent an extra £45m at butchers’ shops than in the same period last year.

Coronavirus is shaping new consumer behaviour

The takeaway market declined by 41% in the month up to mid-April, but things are starting to improve

Changes in shopping behaviour, the rise of in-home eating and the media focus on coronavirus have all influenced consumer behaviour

Economic forecasts regarding the size and shape of the recession in the UK, triggered by Covid-19 vary, but all agree it will be the biggest we have seen since the 1940’s.

Consumers have returned to comforting food staples they know and love, including meat and dairy, during the coronavirus crisis as they cook more home meals.

How has the current climate affected consumer views on farming?

With the coronavirus crisis at its peak and UK in lockdown, it was no ordinary Easter this year.

The proportion of households buying meat-free products dropped back during lockdown

MI Director Phil Bicknell says the UK's recent challenges could hint at the long-term impact of future policies, such as the Agriculture Bill and trade discussions.

What does our new recovery plan mean for foodservice, and how soon can we expect to be back to normal?

The red meat sector enjoyed its biggest Valentine’s Day in 5 years. Dairy and potatoes also saw growth.

Christine Watts, AHDB Chief Officer for Communications and Market Development, on how the industry has come together during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Home baking and sunshine boost grocery but lamb suffers a subdued Easter

Will lockdown reset shoppers' attitudes to food, asks MI Director Phil Bicknell

The use of takeaway food delivery is wavering during lockdown, but there are still some opportunities for independents and big brands

MI Director Phil Bicknell on how coronavirus lockdown is changing shopping habits

Lockdown in March saw demand for meat, dairy and potatoes soar

There will be 503 million more in-home meals eaten per week in this lockdown period.

Vietnamese consumers have growing incomes and there is an increasing appetite for high-value imported foods. Food safety and health and wellness are priorities when choosing food.

Tap into opportunities for meat, dairy and potatoes across Asia by exploring its diverse and changing needs

Japan's consumers are wealthy, highly urbanised and ageing. They seek convenient meals to fit around their busy lives and have a strong interest in health and wellbeing. We identify opportunities in Japan for exporters of British foods.

The United States has some of the highest levels of food consumption in the world. We discover how their desire for low cost but high quality affect consumer demand and how premium British products could stand out in this highly competitive market.

Chinese consumers are becoming increasingly wealthy and their dietary patterns are changing. We take a look at how these changes are affecting demand for imported food and where the opportunities lie for exporters to China.

Canadian consumers are ethnically diverse which has a profound influence on the foods purchased and eaten. We discover what the opportunities are for British meat, dairy and potatoes.

As Brexit draws closer, we hear much about the opportunities new export markets present for British food and farming products.