Farmer fury as Morrisons defends decision to extend Australian beef range

Retailer says sales of steak offers customers value and support during 'supply fluctuations'

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The supermarket is to contnue selling Australian beef as part of a new steak range
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The supermarket is to contnue selling Australian beef as part of a new steak range

Supermarket Morrisons has defended its decision to continue selling imported beef after introducing range a range of Australian ribeye, rump and sirloin steaks. The retailer had come under fire earlier...

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