"Once a staple of our mealtimes, meat is becoming more of a luxury item."
"Every time Sylvia Cronin pays for her weekly shop, she notices the price has risen yet again. Just about everything is going up, but meat stands out. On the occasions that she chooses a more premium cut of beef, she is struck by how much the price has skyrocketed. The Cork mother-of-three is not imagining things."
"According to the Central Statistics Office, the price of sirloin - to take the example of one of the most popular cuts of beef - went from €17.19 per kilo in January of this year to €22.17 for the same weight in August."
Meat prices have risen sharply, making meat less affordable and shifting it toward a luxury status for some households. Families are adjusting shopping and meal choices in response to steady price increases. Consumers note premium cuts have seen particularly large price jumps, prompting reduced purchases of higher-cost beef. Official data show a marked increase in sirloin price from €17.19 per kilo in January to €22.17 per kilo in August. The cost pressures on meat have potential implications for what households serve at dinner and for diet and health outcomes.
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