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Meat shopper journey: The purchase journey in summary

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 2026

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Summary

This AHDB consumer insight report combines observational and survey methodologies to characterise how UK consumers navigate meat sections and make purchasing decisions at retail. The work documents contemporary meat shopper journeys with the aim of informing retail strategy and supply chain positioning. As an industry-led synthesis of consumer behaviour at point-of-sale, it contributes to understanding the structural and environmental factors influencing meat purchasing choices in the United Kingdom.

Regional applicability

This study is directly situated within United Kingdom retail environments and captures contemporary UK meat shopper behaviour at point of sale. The findings are immediately applicable to UK retail strategy, supply chain positioning, and understanding domestic consumer meat purchasing patterns.

Key measures

In-store shopper behaviour patterns, purchasing decision pathways, meat section navigation

Outcomes reported

The study characterises how UK consumers navigate meat retail sections and make purchasing decisions at point of sale. It documents contemporary meat shopper journeys to inform retail strategy and supply chain positioning.

Theme
Marketing, media & food environments
Subject
Food environments & consumer behaviour
Study type
Research
Study design
Mixed methods (observational and survey)
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
United Kingdom
System type
Food supply chain
Catalogue ID
IRmqggqh5z-5b2cbe

Funding & declared interests

Conflicts of interest: Commissioned by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board; commercial objectives in food retail acknowledged.

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