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Beef & Lamb
11 July 2023
The economies of Central and South America, and the Caribbean have faced numerous economic challenges over the last few years. These include the impact of COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war and the burgeoning pressures from increasing inflation.
23 October 2025
Meat consumption has been increasing among the middle classes in the region (the OECD includes Mexico as part of Latin America). Between 2019 and 2021 the average consumption was 61 kg per person per year, compared with the global average of 34 kg per person per year (Source: OECD).
23 October 2025
Currently, the UK has export health certificates to export red meat to only two countries in South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic (CAPDR). Strong competition from the USA, Brazil and Argentina adds to the challenges the UK faces in this market, but there is potential ahead, particularly for offal.
10 December 2024
To export meat and dairy products to other countries, the UK requires the relevant export health certificate (EHC). Even if this documentation is in place, tariff rates or other factors may create obstacles.
10 July 2023
This insight is primarily based on consumers in Argentina, Brazil and Chile. South American consumers prefer to cook or bake at home, with consumers from Argentina, Brazil and Chile scoring above the global average.
26 February 2024
From 13 December 2023, non-assured UK farmers will need to provide a declaration signed by a veterinarian for their products to be eligible for export to the EU.
10 July 2023
2023 RGCL handbook published
2 January 2024
Flexitarian numbers in decline, but meat and dairy not seeing the benefit of reduced numbers
6 July 2023
AHDB showcases British cheese and lamb in New York
22 October 2024
The aim is to support farms to collate data over four years to better understand the impacts of bale grazing