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The Australian Retail Association says a government crackdown on “shrinkflation” ignores the issues that have contributed to price increases.

The Commerce Commission raised concerns over reduced competition and negative impacts on New Zealand consumers.

Standardised ‘unit pricing’ is considered the best way for customers to ascertain value for money.

Regulations propose key changes, including a mandatory Food and Grocery Code, improved dispute resolution, and penalties for breaches.

‘Trying to rush through laws which have considerable unintended consequences, including harming consumers with increased prices, is not the answer.’

It’s a nastier world than it appears to be, if you have the courage to think for yourself and follow your conscience.

Some fruit and vegetable growers have not been given price rises in 15 years, causing young people to abandon the industry and risking future food shortages.

The position has been usurped by a household hardware chain.

Norco supplies milk from 200 dairy farms across northern NSW and south-east Queensland.

Consumer staples was the biggest mover, rising 2.2 per cent on strong gains for Coles and Endeavour Group

With cost-of-living pressures rising, consumers have been calling for the grip of the two major players to be loosened, but the government has rejected this.

Brad Banducci will retire in September amid impending inquiries into price gouging by the supermarket brands.

‘When you have too much market dominance and power, you can treat people in a way that actually destroys and tears away our food security,’ said the Nationals.

‘We support the acceleration of legislation to expand the scope of the digital ID,’ Woolworths said.

The transition marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to protect Australia’s unique biodiversity and promote sustainable practices.

If ‘price gouging’ were driving inflation, then you would expect the increase in food and groceries to be greater than the rate of inflation—but it’s not.

‘Whatever Australia Day means to you, we wish you an enjoyable day,’ said Spudshed founder.

The supermarket giant is grappling with a storm of criticism after revelations it would not stock product celebrating Australia Day.

Independent grocer lambastes retail giant.

Woolworths has noted that the non-availability of Australia Day merchandise is merely a business decision.