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Farmer depot blockades blamed by retailers for no food on the shelves

Food producers said protests at supermarket depots have sent a powerful message to retailers, the Government and consumers how unfair the food system currently is and why it needs to change. But others have argued farmers 'lose the battle' once they block consumers from accessing food

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 6 min read
A Tesco supermarket in Cambridge with a note to customers which says, "Due to protests blocking access to our depots, we are unable to receive stock. Sorry any inconvenience."
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A Tesco supermarket in Cambridge with a note to customers which says, "Due to protests blocking access to our depots, we are unable to receive stock. Sorry any inconvenience."

Retailers have been warned that farmers will continue to hold weekly protests at supermarket depots until their pleas are heard for more 'fairer' farm gate returns. Farmers turned up to hold a protest...

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