United Kingdom Meat Processing Market: The industry has been saddled with the horsemeat scandal and high livestock prices: Meat Processing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

The Meat Processing industry consists of three main product segments: pork, beef and sheep meat. It also consists of by-products such as pulled wool, offal, fat and animal skins. The horsemeat scandal was the key event of 2013-14 for the Meat Processing industry and it is expected to cause revenue to decline to £5.8 billion over the year, a fall of 3.6% on 2012-13. Over the five years through 2013-14, revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 0.5%. During the period, the market was plagued by the recession, which prompted consumers to switch to cheaper alternatives, most notably poultry. High livestock prices also damaged the industry, squeezing margins...The geographic spread of meat processors across the United Kingdom is fairly even, reflecting the necessity of locating establishments near pastures, which themselves are evenly distributed. Lamb and mutton processors that require close access to sheep farmers need to look at areas like the north and west of Great Britain, which contain hill and highland country suitable for raising sheep. Pork and beef processors tend locate in regions like Scotland and Yorkshire, which have historically produced a large proportion of the country's red meat. The industry's products can be preserved, so operators do not need to be located near consumers and there is no real correlation between establishment and population distribution...Major Market PlayersABP Food GroupCranswick plcKarro Food LimitedRevenue£6bnAnnual Growth 09-140.5%Employment17,279Businesses314For more information on the "Meat Processing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report" market analysis, see the latest research: Meat Processing in the UK - Industry Market Research ReportFollow us on Twitter @CandMResearch

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