article_snippet.sent: The revelations will horrify millions of customers of British supermarkets, all of which tell consumers consumers food is produced ethically and that workers are treated fairly.
article_snippet.sent: And consumers will lead to claims that the bitter price war which has seen supermarkets slash prices in a bid to compete with discounters Aldi and Lidl has led to ruthless exploitation of the vulnerable.
article_snippet.sent: And All the major British supermarkets have all signed up to tough rules to promote workers’ rights under the global Ethical Trading Initiative, designed to protect labourers.
article_snippet.sent: The revelations will lead to claims that the bitter supermarket price war has led to ruthless exploitation of the vulnerable .
article_snippet.sent: Supermarkets must explain Supermarkets.
article_snippet.sent: It is up to Supermarkets to know who is producing Supermarkets food and in what conditions.
article_snippet.sent: Tesco says Tesco has local ethical trade managers on the ground who investigate claims locally.
article_snippet.sent: The revelations will horrify millions of customers of British supermarkets (file picture)
article_snippet.sent: But it is thought the companies who are major suppliers to the supermarkets get round the rules by using employment agencies who cut corners to save money.
article_snippet.sent: A Waitrose spokesman said: ‘Worker welfare is very important to us
article_snippet.sent: A spokesman for the British Retail Consortium which represents all the supermarkets said: ‘Ensuring workers are treated fairly in our supply chains is a key concern for retailers.