The NFU’s Deputy President Minette Batters and the dairy and food chain team met with Caffe Nero’s Group Executive Director, Helen Jones and Commercial Director, Matt Spencer, on the eve of Saturday's anti-austerity march in London.
Caffe Nero, Milk and the NFU
At the meeting, Caffe Nero reiterated their position that they remained concerned about staff and store safety during the anti-austerity march, following a number of threats in the weeks leading up to it. Following police advice they put in place a number of measures to minimise the risk to their staff.
Caffe Nero also made it quite clear that they are fully committed to the British dairy industry and have taken steps to speak to a number of individual farmers to understand their concerns on their sourcing decision.
The NFU gave an overview of the current and future situation with TB and outlined the importance of a wide TB eradication strategy that is supported by the whole supply chain.
Now that Saturday’s anti-austerity march has passed, with little incident, we will continue to work with Caffe Nero to develop a sustainable dairy supply.