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UK: National debate needed on food and farming policy

April 20, 2017
Consumer Packaged Goods

Politicians should set out their plans to develop the UK’s £108bn food and drink manufacturing sector ahead of the general election on Thursday June 8, insist industry leaders.

> Read the full article on the Food Manufacture website

By Mike Stones

Source: Food Manufacture

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