Producers need to move past 'fat cat' retailer mindset if supply chain is to work

Trade industry says what is needed is a co-ordinated UK-wide approach to food and markets

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It is hoped new dairy contract legislation will open up a fairer supply chain for other sectors
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It is hoped new dairy contract legislation will open up a fairer supply chain for other sectors

Farmers and retailers will have to move past the ‘fat cat' profit row if there is to be any progress on a fairer supply chain, an industry leader has urged. Rod Addy, director general of the Provision...

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