If producers stump up will Sainsbury's match it?

This month, Ian Potter tells us of the idea of other members of Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group helping cushion the blow for unfortunate Tomlinsons Dairies suppliers, looks at the predicament Meadow Foods finds itself in,

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Following on from the collapse of Tomlinsons Dairies, few involved will be surprised to learn Sainsbury's believe it does not owe its supplying farmers anything. Prior to Sainbury's taking the hardline...

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