British Berry Growers criticize claims that UK supermarkets are now paying more to farmers
UK growers have criticised claims made by the British Retail Consortium that retailers are now paying more to farmers, but payments are getting stuck with middlemen. According to Andrew Opie, director of food at the British Retail Consortium, retailers were listening to farmers and growers and paying more money. He added, however, that these increased payments were, however, getting stuck

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