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Annual figures show headline changes in trade trends

Industry & Supply Chain

Annual figures show headline changes in trade trends

Trends underlying the red meat trade figures released for 2024 reveal likely and significant impacts on both beef and lamb domestic and export market dynamics in the future. Recently released UK trade figures are the focus for this month’s Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) Market Bulletin. They show UK beef production increased by four … Continued