Freshways introduce 'fair for all' amendments to milk suppliers to negate Covid-19 impacts

Freshways is the latest processor to further cut and delay milk payments with its boss citing ‘choked up’ markets as a result of Covid-19 making it more difficult to handle surplus milk.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Freshways introduce 'fair for all' amendments to milk suppliers to negate Covid-19 impacts

"However, we have to accept that not all of the output previously destined for the foodservice sector will find its way to consumers through retail. Alongside the Government's efforts to enhance retail...

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