Another kick for Freshways producers

Sid

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Livestock Farmer
Just seen in Potter that another supplier (its Arla but could have been any other supplier) have taken over Freshways position supplying Starbucks.

I can see why Starbucks have done this with Freshways reputation with farmers, press coverage and also it seems hiking charges to care homes.

Where does this leave a Freshways producer? Another kick in the teeth!
 

vantage

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Livestock Farmer
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Pembs
Just seen in Potter that another supplier (its Arla but could have been any other supplier) have taken over Freshways position supplying Starbucks.

I can see why Starbucks have done this with Freshways reputation with farmers, press coverage and also it seems hiking charges to care homes.

Where does this leave a Freshways producer? Another kick in the teeth!
May be an oh so slim chance of joining ARLA?
 
Just seen in Potter that another supplier (its Arla but could have been any other supplier) have taken over Freshways position supplying Starbucks.

I can see why Starbucks have done this with Freshways reputation with farmers, press coverage and also it seems hiking charges to care homes.

Where does this leave a Freshways producer? Another kick in the teeth!
Have heard that meadow foods have taken on some of freshways biggest producers on that were dumping milk, seems a bit patronising when they telling their existing producers that covid 19 has effected demand and therefore don’t want extra milk
 

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