Anglo-Dutch Remainer giant Unilever is accused of exploiting British shoppers after demand for 10% price increase due to falling pound leaves 200 top brands AXED from Tesco shelves

The consumer goods company, one of Tesco's main suppliers, is believed to have demanded a 10 per cent price rise because of the falling value of the pound against the dollar and euro. 


It halted deliveries to Tesco when the supermarket refused, meaning brands including Persil, Marmite, PG Tips, Knorr, Surf, Chicken Tonight and Flora are in short supply. Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron blamed the government, saying: 'The chaos around Brexit is now hitting our supermarket shelves. This shows the government don't have a plan or even a clue.' Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis, who worked for Unilever for 27 years before taking on the top job with the retail giant, is understood to be taking a tough line with his former employers. The dispute comes after a survey by the Food and Drink Federation found that three-quarters of members have reported the cost of ingredients increasing, as well as falling profit margins.
[Uk Dailymail]