UK sugar industry under threat

NFU Sugar has warned the extension of a tariff-free quota for sugar cane imports could lead to a permanent decline in the UK industry

Alex Black
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UK sugar industry under threat

NFU Sugar has warned the extension of a tariff-free quota for sugar cane imports could lead to a permanent decline in the UK industry Government has been accused of ignoring the impact on growers as...

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