Poultry prices have risen by around 1.8 per cent on average, much more slowly than 29 other food categories, according to a report from the Office for National Statistics.
The British Poultry Council (BPC) used the data to show that since 1987, poultry prices have risen much more slowly than many other household goods, alcohol and travel costs. They rose by 46.6 per cent; this compares with 186.4 per cent for chocolate and sweets, and 153.6 per cent for soft drinks. Beef, pork and fish have all more than doubled in price since 1987.
Andrew Large, BPC's Chief Executive, said: "Poultry meat remains the best value meat for families in the UK. The UK poultry industry is committed to providing a wide range of tasty, nutritious and affordable products and offering consumers’ choice. We are proud that almost half the meat eaten in the UK is poultry and look forward to increasing our sales in 2014."
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