date:Jun 30, 2012
The NFU report published today (June 29) is based on an investigation into the corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies of the 10 largest UK supermarket chains.
NFU director of corporate affairs Tom Hind said:Over recent years, many retailers have sought closer relationships with farmers and growers. They have developed standards to meet the expectations of groups of consumers, set up dedicated pools in some sectors and sought to champion UK and local sourcing.
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