The code of conduct being developed to manage relationships between retailers and suppliers is nearing completion, says the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
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Coles deal a rise in business for Toowoomba bakery
A multi-million dollar agreement between supermarket giant Coles and Homestyle Bake will see the Toowoomba bakery showcase their products on a national stage.
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Coles’ ‘fresh’ baked products up to six months old
The not-so-fresh bread at the centre of Coles' latest controversy is baked up to six months before it's sold and as far offshore as in Europe.
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How Coles got busted for its bread
The former Victorian premier, Jeff Kennett, played an integral role in the latest round of bad headlines for Coles, with the supermarket giant accused of misleading and deceptive conduct.
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ACCC launches action against Coles for misleading bakery claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched proceedings in the Federal Court against Coles.
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Coles points finger at Coke in latest pricing debate
The MD at Coles has pointed his finger at Coca-Cola Amatil and other multinational Australian manufacturers, claiming prices in Australia are too high.
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Coles’ milk deal gives supermarket suppliers a reason to be sour
A couple of years ago, milk was at the vanguard of the relaunch of private labels by the major supermarket chains. Now, it might be surfing the wave of the next big change
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Inefficient producers could be cut: Wesfarmers
The chief executive of Wesfarmers, owner of Coles, Target, Bunnings and a number of other retail chains, has threatened to cut ties with inefficient producers.
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Woolies tries to improve image with new milk plan
Woolworths is planning to bypass the middleman, buying milk directly from farmers rather than dealing with processors, in an attempt to prove it doesn't exploit producers.
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Producers prefer dealing with Aldi
A number of grocery producers have spoken out - under the veil of autonomy - admitting they prefer dealing with Aldi over the supermarket duopoly.
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ACCC to crack down on free range and other food claims
The ACCC is this year prioritising credence claims in the food industry with chairman Rod Sims making special mention of “free range” eggs, country of origin labelling and the labelling of olive oils.
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Inquiry into supermarket bullying misses the real issue
ACCC enforcement action against the duopoly for “unconscionable conduct” is nothing but a skirmish on the edge of supermarket power. It would be much better to spend time and money on creating alternative ways in which the eaters and producers can connect.
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Farmers speak out on their struggles with supermarkets
A fourth-generation cattle farmer has spoken publicly about the losses he has suffered at the hands of Australia's supermarket duopoly, claiming his income last year was slashed by $80,000.
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ACCC investigates supermarket duopoly amid bullying claims
Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths are being investigated by the ACCC amid claims they bully food and grocery suppliers to force their prices down.
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