The British Farmers Union were behind the campaign to open supermarkets on a Wednesday.
Supermarkets have been forced to open on Wednesdays, following a campaign by the British Farmers Union. The BFU, which represents farmers in England and Wales, argued that opening on Wednesdays would allow farmers to sell their produce and reduce food waste. It was previously thought that the union was behind the campaign because it would give them more time to shop for fresh produce at the weekend.
What is the British Farmers Union?
The British Farmers Union (BFU) is an organisation that represents farmers in England and Wales. It is a voluntary organisation which aims to promote and protect farming as well as improving the quality of life for its members. The BFU has over 70,000 members who are all farmers or those who work in agriculture.
Why did they launch this campaign?
Farmers in England and Wales have long been campaigning for supermarkets to be forced to open on Wednesdays so they can sell their produce directly to customers. This was particularly important during harvest season when many farms struggle with excess crops due to bumper harvests. The BFU has said that opening on Wednesdays will help reduce food waste by allowing farmers access to new markets.
