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food inflation

Metcash full-year results to throw spotlight on the pace of food inflation

Earnings results for supermarket wholesaler Metcash, released on Monday, will provide an update on the pace of inflation currently running through the food and grocery sector which some fear has accelerated since Woolworths and Coles reported an inflation breakout in the March quarter. Woolworths in May revealed that food inflation had grown by 2.7 per

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Rising costs to hit seasonal staples as price pinch expected to last months

Australia’s supermarket squeeze could soon hit the cost of cucumbers, tomatoes and berries as farmers warn it could be months before prices return to normal. A shortage of workers and the rising cost of production has placed a handbrake on supply. Farmers have warned their crops are at risk of rotting in the field because

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supermarkets

Fed-up farmer fires up at supermarkets for ‘ripping off’ suppliers

An Aussie farmer has accused supermarkets of “manipulating” prices, claiming he’d be driving a Ferrari if he got paid what retailers are charging. An Aussie farmer has accused supermarket chains of “manipulating” prices, claiming he’d be driving a Ferrari if he got paid what retailers are charging for fruit and vegetables. Cherry farmer Guy Gaeta,

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ACCC

Food producers meet ACCC to keep lid on Coles, Woolies clout

A host of food industry and farmer organisations representing $220 billion in sales has met with officials from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to air concerns that soaring inflation and the market clout of Coles and Woolworths could result in an increasing corporatisation of the food supply chain. The Food Industry Alliance has been established to

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Workplace Bullying

Dealing with Workplace Bullying and Harassment at your Supermarket

The goal of any supermarket owner should be to create a safe and enjoyable work environment for all their employees. After all, happy employees do generate a productive business. Employee policies and workplace posters are an important avenue for employers to communicate with their employees about what types of conduct are prohibited, what employees should

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Solar Energy

Don’t Overthink Solar Energy

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to over complicate the process of installing solar at your supermarket. Many supermarket owners find themselves intimidated by the thought of using solar energy, even though the concept isn’t new. What is new is its recent increase in popularity with electricity prices increasing. Australia leads the world with

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