'Support us or lose us' – Stark warning issued over future of beef sector

National Beef Association chief executive Neil Shand has told the supply chain to make a meaningful commitment as beef prices fall in an open letter to retailers

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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'Support us or lose us' – Stark warning issued over future of beef sector

This is a line in the sand moment for the British beef sector. That was the message from National Beef Association chief executive Neil Shand in an open letter to UK processors and retailers, warning...

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