Eating out remains under pressure as consumers continue to keep a close eye on household spending. More than half of those who say their finances have worsened recently are planning to cut back on eating out, highlighting the challenge facing foodservice operators today, AHDB/YouGov’s February 2026 Consumer Tracker shows. However, while consumers may be cutting down on out-of-home spending, they still want to eat out – they just need meals to feel worth the money. That creates an opportunity for proteins that can deliver value, flavour and versatility. For the red meat sector, pork appears particularly well placed. Recent menu…