Supermarkets and wholesalers now face significant penalties for violating the updated code The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is now mandatory for Australia’s largest supermarkets and grocery wholesalers. This code outlines the rules governing how these businesses negotiate and contract with their suppliers. It requires them to have written[Read More…]
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ACCC publishes free-range labelling guidance for poultry industries
The ACCC guidance is not limited to chicken egg and meat producers and is intended to apply to the broader poultry and meat industries The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released guidance on the labelling of poultry eggs and meat as ‘free range’ in the event of an[Read More…]
ACCC denies infant formula code on marketing
The Infant Nutrition Council wants to continue following the ‘Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement’ (MAIF Agreement) The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is considering denying the request made by the Infant Nutrition Council for permission to implement an industry code that aims to limit[Read More…]
Australia releases interim report of review of grocery code of conduct
The Interim Report also makes firm recommendations to strengthen protections for suppliers against possible retribution from supermarkets Australia Government released the Interim Report of the Review of the Voluntary Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (the Code), the Independent Reviewer, Dr Craig Emerson, announced it makes 8 firm recommendations, including[Read More…]
