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Defra launches supply chain review amid mounting egg sector anger

Industry leaders say soaring imports underminining UK farmers and producers

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UK egg producers are demanding greater fairness in the supply chain
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UK egg producers are demanding greater fairness in the supply chain

Defra is to conduct a review into the UK egg sector amid growing anger over soaring imports and reduced UK production. The in-depth consultation will, according to Defra, promote fairness, transparency...

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