Farmer groups accuse Woolworths and Coles of market manipulation through oversupplying fruit and veg.
Farmer groups urge Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate if Woolworths and Coles are purposely asking growers to oversupply fruit and veg to guarantee supply and drive down prices. The National Farmers Federation’s Horticulture Council accuses the nation's supermarket giants of "manipulating" the market by putting in indicative orders larger than needed.
June 19, 2024
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