The chairman of cross-industry body Dairy UK, David Curry MP, this week said the future of the dairy sector would be jeopardised if competition authorities prevented the development of a more powerful supply chain.
Speaking to 250 industry representatives at Dairy UK’s annual dinner, Curry said the OFT should not stand in the way of consolidation that may bring stability to the sector. “Of course, there have to be rules to protect the public interest but we cannot have a situation where the development of a more powerful - and therefore more productive - supply chain is prevented by rules that are seen to be unbalanced,” he said.
Curry also urged the industry to rise above infighting. “If we expend too much energy fighting it will make it much harder to make our voice heard by government and customers.”
Speaking to 250 industry representatives at Dairy UK’s annual dinner, Curry said the OFT should not stand in the way of consolidation that may bring stability to the sector. “Of course, there have to be rules to protect the public interest but we cannot have a situation where the development of a more powerful - and therefore more productive - supply chain is prevented by rules that are seen to be unbalanced,” he said.
Curry also urged the industry to rise above infighting. “If we expend too much energy fighting it will make it much harder to make our voice heard by government and customers.”
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