Shoppers buy 36pc less steak as beef prices riseConsumers in key markets report ‘growth in expensiveness’ as the biggest barrier when considering beef purchaseJoe Burke, Bord Bia senior manager, meat and livestock said shoppers have been cutting back on the amount of beef they are purchasing in response to the higher prices. Catherina Cunnane Today at 06:30Shoppers bought 36pc less steak in recent months as rising prices prompted them to buy less beef. The volume of mince purchased dropped by over 10pc.

Source: Irish Independent March 24, 2026 09:35 UTC