Written by Jane
Sugar beet growers are collectively owed millions of pounds in overpaid levies, after a Court of Justice of the European Union ruling confirmed that growers were historically overcharged by the EU Commission using a ‘flawed method’ for calculating the now discontinued levy. Growers of sugar beet during 1999 and 2000 are entitled to a repayment of both the overpayment, and the interest accrued. Growers will receive a form from British Sugar to fill out in order to receive their repayment. Any grower who believes they are entitled to a refund and does not receive a letter is urged to contact the helpline British Sugar has set up on 01733 422153 in order to apply for the repayment. The refund, over £6 million in total, is split roughly equally between growers and British Sugar. Sugar processors in the EU challenged this historic over-calculation and succeeded in getting it revised after taking it through the European courts. British Sugar will make the repayments to growers, while the Rural Payments Agency will be responsible for making the repayment to British Sugar. Paul Kenward, Managing Director of British Sugar said: “I am pleased we are able to confirm to growers, that after a considerable…
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