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Tue 02 Feb 2010MEP calls for EU inquiry into Tesco supplier charges
THE EUROPEAN Commission should investigate allegations that Irish suppliers are being charged up to €500,000 to have their produce stocked in Tesco stores, Labour MEP Alan Kelly said.
Mr Kelly expressed concern at the amount of power large multiples have over their suppliers, and he said this suggested companies such as Tesco had little interest in Irish farmers, food producers or consumers.
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