Scottish Greens round on supermarkets

There should be an independent regulator to protect farmers from the supermarkets’ monopoly, according to the Scottish Green Party.

Campaigning in Edinburgh this morning, the Scottish Greens said that Scottish farmers were struggling to survive – whilst supermarket profits soared.

Mark Ruskell MSP, Green speaker on the environment, said: “The food we eat and how it is produced should make people, the environment and our economy healthy and strong. Instead, we see supermarkets dominating the entire food chain forcing small farmers and grocers out of business and robbing communities of jobs.

“This week as Tesco announced record profits, one of their suppliers in Fife is shedding over 100 jobs. It is time the bully boys were brought into line, and none of the other parties are willing to do so. A vote for Greens is a vote for fair food and fair trade.”