Content related to the topic: health-and-diet-choices

4 January 2022

Barriers to healthy eating

When choosing what to eat, 55% of consumers claim health is important. Yet only 28% of total food and drink servings are chosen for health reasons.

27 January 2022

Farmers continue to be the most trusted part of the supply chain, but there is continued demand for transparency

The latest results of our AHDB/Blue Marble study show that consumer perceptions of agriculture remain very positive with almost two thirds (63%) feeling very or somewhat positive towards British agriculture.

1 December 2021

Processed meats boosted by premiumisation

Processed red meat accounts for 39% of value sales and 96% of households bought a processed meat product in the last year.

12 November 2024

Pandemic surges in primary meat consumption have now begun to normalise but overall MFP volumes up

After the tumult of 2020, retail sales of the meat, fish and poultry (MFP) category are now beginning to settle back to a more ‘normal’ pattern.

8 December 2021

Calories on menus polarise opinions

Research suggests that public opinion is divided on whether regulations to introduce calories on menus will be effective at tackling obesity within the UK.

2 September 2021

As we emerge from the pandemic how is the dairy sector performing

As restrictions have eased and the majority of the population is now vaccinated, how has that impacted dairy purchasing habits?

24 April 2024

Understanding consumers attitudes to animal welfare

Animal welfare is claimed to be one of the most important factors for consumers when choosing meat products, after other considerations such as appearance and price.

8 July 2024

Consumer Focus: Adapting to consumer health needs

Health is a long-standing concern for consumers, and therefore is a topic AHDB monitors regularly.

7 July 2021

Added Value’s relevance for meat is apparent but opportunities remain

With the COVID-19 pandemic, have Added Value ranges maintained their relevance? and what are the opportunities going forward?

8 December 2021

Understanding flexitarian preferences and needs is key to keeping them engaged with meat and dairy

Dietary preferences are as individualised as clothing these days and the food we choose to eat, or not to eat, is often used as a badge to signal deeper interest in health, pleasure or ethics.

7 September 2021

Consumer Insights: Understanding consumer needs behind in-home meals

The UK’s 27 million households have a collective 82 billion consumption moments each year, providing a huge opportunity for our industry to influence what people choose to eat

29 March 2021

Understanding the lamb consumer and evolving eating habits

Lamb has faced long term volumes challenges linked to pressure from evolving consumer needs and tastes alongside the higher price point of lamb.