Frustration and uncertainty for sugar beet growers as 2027/28 British Sugar contract unagreed

British Sugar has confirmed the matter is now in independent arbitration

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 1 min read
Frustration and uncertainty for sugar beet growers as 2027/28 British Sugar contract unagreed

An agreement has failed to be reached between British Sugar and NFU Sugar on the price and contract terms for the 2027/28 crop. NFU Sugar negotiates the terms of the contract on behalf of growers...

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