The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says it welcomes the actions of Woolworths and Aldi to resolve concerns regarding implementation of the Food and Grocery Code (the Grocery Code).
In...
Leading biscuit brand Arnott’s has paid the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) $51,000 in penalties after five infringement notices were issued against the company in relation to a...
The Australian Federal Court has found Chrisco’s Christmas Hampers lay-by agreement to contain an “unfair” contract term.
It was ruled that Chrisco breached Australian Consumer Law (ACL) as...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed to re-authorise an agreement that prohibits the promotion of infant formula to the public.
The ‘Marketing in Australia of...
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman Rod Sims has come out in defence of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (the Grocery Code of Conduct) despite accusing some retailers as...
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has released a guide to assist egg producers better understand how the Australian Consumer Law perceives free-range egg claims.
The guide,...
The Australian Federal Court has ruled that RL Adams Pty Ltd, trading as Darling Downs Fresh Eggs, engaged in misleading conduct and representations when labelling and promoting its eggs as ‘free-range’....
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The Victorian government banned the sale of powdered alcohol with effect from 1 July 2015, and is urging other States to follow suit, in the wake of a new powdered-alcohol product ‘Palcohol’.
The...
Action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has led to a refund by Coles of $12 million to the supermarket’s suppliers.
The ACCC welcomed the news from independent arbitrator,...
Jan Davis is a contributor to Australian Food News.
Grocery shopping is more complicated than you might think.
As individuals, we are apt to feel sympathy for the farmers and suppliers that the retail...
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