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PDF, 323KB, 2 pages) I am delighted that the analysis of the GCA 2021 survey is now complete and I can report on the detailed findings which tell a very positive story. As I revealed in my last newsletter the response to the survey was tremendous – up 60% on last year’s record high and as a result I have an extremely comprehensive view of the sector, how the retailers are performing and suppliers’ concerns for the months ahead. The top-level message is that suppliers are continuing to exp...

Welcome from the Groceries Code Adjudicator Edition 26: News from the Adjudicator (PDF, 323KB, 2 pages) I am delighted that the analysis of the GCA 2021...

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Welcome from the Groceries Code Adjudicator A very big thank you to all of you who responded to my call in the last newsletter to complete the GCA 2021 survey. I am delighted to announce that we received an astonishingly high response. At 2598 responses the total was 60% higher than the number completing last year’s survey which itself attracted a record response. I am delighted that 2398 direct suppliers – including an increasing number based overseas – took part. This survey will be v...

The music streaming debate: what the artists, songwriters and industry insiders say From left, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Nadine Shah, Kate Nash, Nile Rodgers, Gilles Peterson and Billy Bragg. The Guardian has talked to 25 figures from the music world ahead of publication of a parliamentary report Sat 10 Apr 2021 03.00 EDT Scores of music industry insiders including the artists Nile Rodgers, Nadine Shah and Ed O’Brien of Radiohead, as well as songwriters for stars such as Kylie Minogue, have hit ...

By Kevin White2021-02-03T11:27:00+00:00 Defra said a statutory code of conduct between milk suppliers and processors would be introduced later this year, with full implementation expected in about 24 months Dairy processors face being locked into compulsory milk supply contracts for the first time, after the UK government and devolved administrations agreed to create a new code of conduct for the sector. Defra said a statutory code would be introduced later this year, with full implementatio...

Welcome from the Groceries Code Adjudicator As the GCA, I am here to support suppliers who experience issues related to the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (Code) with their designated retailers. I have the power and authority as the independent regulator to effect change. But I must know what is happening; I cannot act if suppliers do not tell me. A major focus for me in these early days has been to develop ways to increase suppliers’ trust that they can raise issues with me and the reta...

Welcome from the Groceries Code Adjudicator As the GCA, I am here to support suppliers who experience issues related to the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (Code) with their designated retailers. I have the power and authority as the independent regulator to effect change. But I must know what is happening; I cannot act if suppliers do not tell me. A major focus for me in these early days has been to develop ways to increase suppliers’ trust that they can raise issues with me and the reta...

Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Mark white has kicked off the new year with a survey to gauge how the sector is operating against the challenging backdrop of COVID-19 and Brexit.

Christine Tacon has been appointed chair of Assured Food Standards, operator of the Red Tractor Assurance scheme. Tacon, who was previously Groceries Code adjudicator, will take up the role on 1 January 2021. She replaces Dame Lucy Neville-Rolfe, whose tenure in the post ended in November. Responding to the announcement, Stuart Roberts, deputy president of the National Farmers Union said: “Christine Tacon ... brings a wealth of industry experience to the Red Tract...