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Waitrose reiterates promise not to source chlorinated chicken

The supermarket says it is important farmers are paid a fair price, so it reviews its farmgate prices regularly to reflect farmers’ costs

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 2 min read
Waitrose reiterates promise not to source chlorinated chicken

Following news of renewed pressure on the UK to accept poor quality US food imports, Waitrose has reconfirmed its stance that it will ‘remain committed to UK farmers and will not source produce from overseas...

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