Articles for Meat Price

Former head of competition watchdog Allan Fels says supermarkets are 'overpricing', after calling for ACCC inquiry
11 months ago

Former head of competition watchdog Allan Fels says supermarkets are 'overpricing', after calling for ACCC inquiry

ABC  

The former head of Australia's competition watchdog has urged the federal government to order an in-depth investigation into supermarket profit margins and supply chains, accusing the major chains of "overpricing". Key points: An ACCC investigation would be more comprehensive than other inquiries into supermarket pricing underway The ACCC's powers to investigate are limited unless requested by the government The federal …

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Sheep price for farmers at lowest level in years, so when will shoppers see lower prices for lamb?
1 year, 1 month ago

Sheep price for farmers at lowest level in years, so when will shoppers see lower prices for lamb?

ABC  

There are too many sheep in Australia. "Price flow from sale yard prices through to the retail takes about eight months for both cattle and sheep," MLA spokesman Steve Bignell says. Lamb prices fell back 40 per cent year on year to the lowest price since 2014, and for old sheep sold as mutton, the fall was almost 80 per …

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Saleyard lamb prices decline after summer of highs, supermarkets costs tipped to stay high
1 year, 9 months ago

Saleyard lamb prices decline after summer of highs, supermarkets costs tipped to stay high

ABC  

After holding up in the face of plunging cattle values, lamb prices are beginning to drop at a fast pace. Key points: Merino lamb prices have plunged nearly 30 per cent since the end of January An analyst predicts meat prices are expected to remain high on supermarket shelves for months, despite the downturn at saleyards A Colac butcher has …

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Goat meat prices plummet more than 60 per cent as supply surges
2 years ago

Goat meat prices plummet more than 60 per cent as supply surges

ABC  

Goat meat prices have plummeted by 60 per cent as supply continues to surge. Key points: The price of goat meat has fallen $5/kg Outback supply has increased and there are problems in the US market pushing prices down The outlook is still good as exports continue to grow around the world The price drop may have more to do …

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Half a Cow website combines farming and IT skills to connect meat consumers with producers
2 years, 6 months ago

Half a Cow website combines farming and IT skills to connect meat consumers with producers

ABC  

Just like seemingly everything else these days, prices are continuing to rise for meat, but a new website is aiming to cut out supermarket costs incurred by farmers and customers by linking them up directly. "I realised there are a lot of logistics that farmers are having to deal with like cut sheets and sorting out money," he said. "Farmers …

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Fresh and frozen food prices will stay high for months, supermarket boss says
2 years, 9 months ago

Fresh and frozen food prices will stay high for months, supermarket boss says

ABC  

Families can expect to pay more for fresh and frozen food in coming weeks as the war in Ukraine and floods in New South Wales and Queensland continue to put pressure on suppliers. Key points: Broccoli and other vegetables have increased in price by 75 per cent in some supermarkets Red meat and chicken prices could also rise again soon …

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Why meat is costing more
2 years, 10 months ago

Why meat is costing more

ABC  

It is not your imagination, meat is costing more right now. Key points: The price of cattle has skyrocketed during the pandemic, pushing up meat prices One of the biggest factors has been the lack of stock on the market after the most recent east coast drought Herds are now rebuilding, but international demand should keep prices high According to …

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Inflation: Even hot dogs, burgers and deli meats will soon get more expensive
3 years, 1 month ago

Inflation: Even hot dogs, burgers and deli meats will soon get more expensive

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Shoppers are already taking a hit at the grocery store. Products that will see increases include Ball Park hot dogs and burgers, State Fair corn dogs, Jimmy Dean frozen breakfast, Hillshire Farm sausage and lunch meat, and Hebrew National and Oscar Mayer hot dogs, according to supplier letters to wholesale customers viewed by CNN Business. …

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