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retail ombudsman will shift power relations in food supply
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uk plans to install a retail ombudsman to enforce a new code of conduct for retailer-supplier relations could shift the balance of power in the food supply chain back towards food manufacturers, says the brc, which opposes the move. the idea of a retail ombudsman has been under discussion for some time and was formally recommended to the uk government last august by the competition commission. the commission asked the department of business, innovation and skills to act since it did not have the authority itself, and major retailers had refused to set one up of their own accord. the new code of contact will come into practice on 4 february. it will be included in retailers’ contracts with suppliers, aims to ensure that suppliers do not have unfair or unexpected costs imposed on them by retailers, such as cartels, purchasing agreements between competing buyers, resale price maintenance, certification schemes, tying, and single branding. kevin brennan, the consumer affairs minister, said a consultation will start next month on how the code should be enforced, and what powers the ombudsman should have. the british retail consortium has reacted angrily to the decision, saying it will “hand negotiating power to multi-national food businesses and cost consumers millions of pounds in higher prices”. however melanie leech, director general of the food and drink federation, said smaller suppliers, with less negotiating clout, would benefit. the food ethics council’s tom macmillan agreed. he said: “it has long been apparent that the power wielded by supermarkets needs to be regulated. "the government must now ensure that it listens to small producers as well as big business while it consults on what shape an enforcement body should take.” true costs? the brc also disputes the government’s reckoning that the only cost will be the £5m to be extracted from retailers to set up the watchdog. stephen robertson, director general of the brc, said: “the uk grocery market is worth £130 billion a year. if threats of involving an ombudsman allow big food companies to squeeze even 0.1 per cent more out of supermarkets, that's £130 million extra on customers' bills.” not all in the retail space are against the move, however. john drummond, chief executive of the scottish retail federation, which represents convenience stores – which can also be impacted by big supermarkets’ power to drive prices down – said: “without an independent ombudsman, the new gscop, which comes into force in february, would have been ineffective” “i hope this announcement will introduce a culture change within the major supermarkets and an acknowledgment that they must be open and transparent in their supplier dealings.” not just uk the issue of fair dealings between retailers and their suppliers is not unique to the uk. last year the ciaa, the eu food industry trade association, expressed concern over alleged abusive practices by retailers in their dealings with food manufacturers. in a communication on food prices in december 2008, the european commission noted a number of ways in which retailers could act unfairly in their dealings with manufacturers. these include cartels, purchasing agreements between competing buyers, resale price maintenance, certification schemes, tying, and single branding.
Source :foodnavigator.com
Date :
14
January
2010
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the food standards agency has published the results of independent consumer research about how to ensure the national food hygiene rating scheme (known as \'scores on the doors\') is easy to understand and use. the full report can be found at the link towards the end of this page.
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warranted or not, it comes as no surprise to learn that there is growing concern among uk consumers over food safety. according to new research from mintel, 41 per cent of adults were concerned about the safety of food in 1997, while in 2002 this figure has risen to 44 per cent of consumers. the report revealed that there is a considerable difference in attitude between men and women with over half of women (51 per cent) worried about food safety, compared to just 36 per cent of men.
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business at starbucks\' namesake cafes has firmed and early signs suggest that the world\'s biggest cafe chain is making progress with via instant brew and seattle\'s best coffee, which are expanding the company\'s reach in supermarkets and beyond. investors will be keen for an update on their potential for becoming billion-dollar ventures when the company reports results on wednesday. \"the company is transitioning to a portfolio company versus a single-brand growth story,\" piper jaffray analyst nicole miller regan said.
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douglas r. conant, campbell’s president and chief executive officer, opened the meeting with an overview of the company’s strategies, recent performance and key success factors. conant said, “we have made great progress over the last five years, and we are winning in the workplace, in the marketplace and in the community. we believe in the power of being a focused food company and have sharpened our portfolio around three large and growing categories: healthy beverages, baked snacks and simple meals.
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australian retail sales fell in july, led down by a softer performance from the food retail sector. the restaurant, takeaway food and café sector posted another improved performance, however, in a sign that soaring consumer confidence is boosting interest in eating out after a year in which the ‘cocooning’ trend became a major talking point. on seasonally adjusted terms, food retailing sales were down 1.
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over 80 per cent of consumers consider the environmental impact of seafood as an important factor in their purchasing decisions, according to a new study. commissioned by the seafood choices alliance, the survey highlights the growing importance of labelling in a well-informed consumer society. indeed, customers said that reassurance is more important than price, with 40 per cent claiming they would be willing to pay between 5 and 10 per cent more for seafood identified as eco-friendly.
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spanish food consumption increased by 1.9 per cent last year compared to 2001, according to the latest data from the country's ministry of agriculture (mapa) announced this week by agriculture minister, miguel arias cañete. the figures confirm the continuing increase in annual food consumption which began in 1997. the figures are based on food consumption and expenditure data from 6,000 households, 700 hotels and restaurants and 200 catering organisations.
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