Over the past two years, plant-based food consumption has grown by 49% across the EU, reaching a total sales volume of €3.6 billion.
UK: Demand for beef grows as young Muslim population grows
2025-05-15
Experts point out that growing demand for beef and a growing young Muslim population create opportunities.
existHalal Food Authority（HFAAt the Halal Industry Seminar held by the Independent Meat Suppliers Association (AIMS) Policy DirectorNorman BagleyExplaining that there are significant opportunities in the halal food industry, but the halal beef industry is experiencing more significant growth. “Our halal members have seen increased productivity, but we have seen demand for halal beef grow substantially over the past five years.”
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)beef&Head of Global Supply Chain Development, LambPhil Hadley,Dr. Li agrees that demand for beef is growing. "Demand for beef is small but growing. However, domestic beef supply is limited, which has led to a surge in imports from the UK. This creates both conditions and opportunities."
according to2011Census data, the UK has270million Muslims make up 50% of the UK's population4.8%Expected to2030Year-on-year550The survey data also shows that47%of Muslims are third and fourth generation,33%yes15Muslims under the age of 18.
HadleyEmphasizing the demand opportunities brought by young Muslims, he said, "Companies that fail to pay attention to the youth market will miss out."
He also mentioned some of the negative publicity plaguing halal slaughter and called on the industry to be pragmatic in order to minimise negativity.
"This industry, like a flower painted in low light, is opaque," he said. "We must be transparent while being sensitive to our craft. If we don't, others will."