Grocery code to increase ‘fair and ethical dealing’ industry, draft report says

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Description: An industry group set up to hammer out a Canadian grocery code of conduct is getting closer to a final document, even as the way its terms will be enforced remains unclear. A new working draft of the grocery code viewed by The Canadian Press and verified by two grocery sector sources lays out the fundamental elements of the industry-led accord, which aims to increase “fair and ethical dealing” across the grocery supply chain in Canada.

Source: BNNbloomberg.ca – video report

Date: Mar 30, 2023

Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/grocery-code-to-increase-fair-and-ethical-dealing-industry-draft-report-says-1.1902635

Questions for discussion:

  • Summarize the issues facing retail distributors and suppliers.
  • Why is there a need for a new “code”?
  • Do you think the process will deliver a fair arrangement for all parties – including consumers?
  • Are there alternatives to this process?

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