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Canada’s new Grocery Code of Conduct seeks to level the playing field for suppliers — but what does it mean for consumers? A customer reaches for a carton of eggs at a grocery store in Ottawa on April 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada’s new Grocery Code of Conduct is here, but don’t expect any instant price drops

The new Grocery Code sets guidelines for retailers and suppliers, introduces a formal dispute resolution mechanism and may indirectly benefit consumers.
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Supermarkets need to change the way they operate in Australia. But how do we get them to do this?

Proposed toughening of the food and grocery code of conduct is long overdue. However, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will need to be well resourced to properly regulate the sector.
Despite the dominance of Coles and Woolworths, consumers are still choosing to buy their fresh food at local fruit and vegetable shops and farmers’ markets. Sarah Joy/Flickr

All out of fresh ideas: how supermarket giants send mixed messages about food

Coles and Woolworths’ representation of “fresh” and “local” food reflects heightened interest among consumers about these values. But they also contributes to concerns about the supply chain.

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