Farmers face intimidation and delisting threats if they contest retail contracts, say industry leaders

MPs begged for help to redress balance in supply chain

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Chair of British Apples & Pears Ali Capper said retailers should be made to treat farmers fairly
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Chair of British Apples & Pears Ali Capper said retailers should be made to treat farmers fairly

Farmers who speak out against unfairness in the supply chain face intimidation, bullying and delisting at the hands of processors and retailers, farming leaders have claimed. Speaking before the Environment,...

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