Defra's labelling plans must be 'killed off', says NFU president

NFU president Minette Batters has called for Defra’s labelling plans to be ‘killed off’, warning they will allow Ministers to import sub-standard food into the country in the name of consumer choice.

Abi Kay
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Defra's labelling plans must be 'killed off', says NFU president

NFU president Minette Batters has called for Defras labelling plans to be killed off, warning they will allow Ministers to import sub-standard food into the country in the name of consumer choice. The...

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