Severe backlash from farming union as Polish beef floods onto Sainsbury's and Asda shelves

Ulsters Farmers Union (UFU) has voiced its anger over reports ABP Food Group has supplied 400 tonnes of Polish beef to Sainsbury’s and Asda, branding the retailers’ decision as an ’underhand, selfish tactic’.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 5 min read
Severe backlash from farming union as Polish beef floods onto Sainsbury's and Asda shelves

Ulsters Farmers Union (UFU) has voiced its anger over reports ABP Food Group has supplied 400 tonnes of Polish beef to Sainsbury's and Asda, branding the retailers' decision as an 'underhand, selfish tactic'...

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