Mercator Suppliers Warn Takeover Could Jeopardise Food Production

Ljubljana, 19 December - Some 20 farmers supplying retailer Mercator staged a rally in front of the headquarters of NLB bank to prevent the sale of what they say is the only retailer favouring home suppliers and promoting local produce.

Ljubljana
Farmers supplying retailer Mercator stage a rally in front of the headquarters of NLB bank.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Farmers supplying retailer Mercator stage a rally in front of the headquarters of NLB bank.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Farmers supplying retailer Mercator stage a rally in front of the headquarters of NLB bank.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Farmers supplying retailer Mercator stage a rally in front of the headquarters of NLB bank.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Farmers supplying retailer Mercator stage a rally in front of the headquarters of NLB bank.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Farmers supplying retailer Mercator stage a rally in front of the headquarters of NLB bank.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Farmers supplying retailer Mercator stage a rally in front of the headquarters of NLB bank.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Farmers supplying retailer Mercator stage a rally in front of the headquarters of NLB bank.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Farmers supplying retailer Mercator stage a rally in front of the headquarters of NLB bank.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

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