BELGIUM: Farmers blockade distribution centres
By: just-food.com | 30 June 2009
Farmers protesting the low price of milk have blockaded the distribution centres of retailers in Belgium, including Colruyt, Carrefour and Delhaize.
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Farmers protesting the low price of milk have blockaded the distribution centres of retailers in Belgium, including Colruyt, Carrefour and Delhaize.
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