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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

How weight loss jabs could increase the cost of meat by up to 20 per cent

A food pricing expert says the demand for protein from consumers using weight-loss jabs could push the price of meat up by as much as 20 per cent.

Oisin Hanrahan, the chief executive and founder of Tesco-backed supply chain platform Keychain, said pressures, including global insecurity, energy prices and rising demand were contributing to the rising cost of meat for consumers.

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