Tensions between Australian farmers and major supermarkets have escalated after NSW Farmers accused Woolworths of sending an undercover employee to their annual general meeting (AGM). A Woolworths employee, who attended the meeting on Monday as a university student, was asked to leave after failing to disclose her connection to the supermarket chain. She had registered […]
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Australia’s food packaging industry, including major supermarkets like Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi, may be violating consumer law with outdated recycling claims. This warning came from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) in a recent email. APCO emphasised the need for businesses to remove claims that soft plastics can be recycled through now-defunct schemes. The email
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Farmers are calling on the Albanese government to intensify competition reforms to prevent supermarkets from exploiting their market dominance over suppliers. The government’s commitment to revamping the food and grocery code of conduct has been positively received by farming groups. However, they believe this should only be the initial move in combating predatory practices. Following
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A small Victorian milk company, Gippsland Jersey, faces a major challenge after supermarket giant Coles removed its products from 65 stores. This decision comes after the company refused to provide Coles with a bigger profit margin. Starting next month, Gippsland Jersey milk will be available in only about 16 Coles supermarkets across Victoria. This leaves
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Australians’ trust in Coles and Woolworths has plummeted, according to Roy Morgan’s latest quarterly rankings. Woolworths, which had been the top trusted brand since May 2020, has dropped to the 34th position, following accusations of price-gouging alongside rival Coles. Coles has suffered even more, plummeting a record-breaking 221 places to become the ninth least trusted
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Fiona Mackenzie, the group’s head of property, warns that skyrocketing construction costs are hindering Coles’ ambitions to build new supermarkets amid a population surge, potentially leading to higher grocery prices. Addressing developers at a Melbourne industry lunch, Mackenzie highlighted the growing challenges. Driven by a departure from Victoria, her team identified several promising locations in
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Australia’s leading supermarkets are under scrutiny for potentially misleading shoppers with promotional offers that may not deliver the discounts they promise. A study by consumer advocacy group Choice found that one in four shoppers struggle to discern whether a supermarket label indicates a genuine price reduction. Over 1000 consumers nationwide participated in the research, which
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Amid ongoing government inquiries into supermarket practices, experts are already predicting potential financial blows for major players like Woolworths and Coles. Before these investigations conclude, analysts are weighing the potential impact on these industry giants’ profits. Australian federal and state governments are actively engaging with the supermarket chains, prompting them to take preemptive measures against
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In a bid to ease the burden of rising living costs, Australians may soon face potential hikes in prices, warns a prominent business authority. The country’s leading supermarket giants, Coles and Woolworths, have been facing mounting criticism for allegedly exploiting consumers by charging higher prices while reaping record profits, leaving many struggling to afford essential
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A troubling trend has emerged in agriculture: farmers are stuck with heaps of unsold produce, often left to rot because big supermarkets refuse to buy them. Rachel Chambers, the Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers chief executive, has sounded the alarm, accusing these major retailers of intentionally flooding the market with excessive quantities of food, leading
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In a recent revelation, a former cherry farmer, Michael Cunial, shared his ordeal of being shortchanged nearly $85,000 by major supermarkets, Coles and Woolworths. Cunial, hailing from Orange, recounted his losses from seven deliveries of cherries, where he expected $90,000 for 15 tonnes but received a mere $5800 on the seconds market. Cunial’s story sheds
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken a firm stance in the ongoing debate regarding the market influence and pricing strategies of major supermarket chains Woolworths and Coles. In a submission to the Greens-led Senate inquiry, the ACCC advocates for the implementation of measures to address unfair trading practices and a reform of
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Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci has acknowledged several mistakes and miscommunications during his tenure, including mishandled announcements and the improper labelling of former ACCC boss Rod Sims as “retired.” He has expressed regret and announced his planned retirement from one of Australia’s most challenging corporate roles. With ongoing scrutiny from both political and community fronts on
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