Beef price could lead to shortages in supermarkets

Could red meat gaps appear on supermarket shelves despite prices remaining high for beef producers?

Chris Brayford
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The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers said there could be red meat supply gaps this year despite prices containing to gain traction week-on-week at auction marts.
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The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers said there could be red meat supply gaps this year despite prices containing to gain traction week-on-week at auction marts.

There could be red meat 'gaps' on supermarket shelves this year despite farmgate prices continuing to rise for beef. Alan Brown, president at Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW), has warned...

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