Fury over pig ‘hello cash’

PIG farmers have revolted against “hello money”, which has moved down the food chain as far as the farm gate.

Around the world food manufacturers are charged billions to get their products on the shelves of the giant supermarket chains.

Now, Irish pig farmers have risen up against Glanbia for withholding a loyalty charge of €2 from the value of each pig they buy from farmers over a 13-week period.