Groceries Code Adjudicator

The GCA has published its annual report and accounts for financial year 2023-2024. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dmKbFVSX

The results are in! The GCA has published its 2024 annual survey results, showing improved treatment of grocery suppliers by the 14 largest retailers. The proportion of suppliers experiencing a Code issue fell from 36% to 33%. However, less than half (47%) of Amazon suppliers believed that it consistently or mostly complies with the Code, down from 59% in 2023. Mark White, the Groceries Code Adjudicator, said: “I am encouraged to see improvements in Retailers’ treatment of suppliers across a range of issues including the management of cost price increase requests but also resolution of invoice discrepancies and data input errors.  “However, the survey shows clearly that many suppliers do not believe that Amazon is complying with the Code. Amazon must ensure suppliers understand the changes it has made since its designation and in response to these survey results, and make any further changes that are needed to ensure Code compliance. “I will not hesitate to launch a formal investigation if appropriate and necessary to ensure Amazon is treating its suppliers fairly and lawfully. “I encourage suppliers to continue to confidentially tell me about the issues they are facing with Amazon.” Over 3,000 suppliers took part in the survey – thank you to all those who responded. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/g7-U4wHf

Registration is now open for the GCA’s 2024 Annual Conference! The event will take place on Tuesday 1 October and is free to attend. Participants will be able to join online or in person in central London. You can find out more about the conference and register here: https://lnkd.in/gimvEFk3

It was great to speak with Mark White, UK Groceries Code Adjudicator yesterday. Lots of learnings and shared experiences discussed. Looking forward to building the Agri-Food Regulator’s relationship with Mark and his colleagues going forward!

The Adjudicator recently met with each of the 14 Code Compliance Officers as part of the GCA’s regular engagement with the 14 Retailers. Discussions covered a wide range of issues including Retailers’ supply chain structures, their ongoing work in response to the GCA’s 2023 survey, and each Retailer’s compliance activities. You can find out more about the meetings here: https://lnkd.in/eJuimFpe  

There’s still time for suppliers to respond to the GCA survey which closes on 25 February and confidentially tell us about their experiences dealing with the UK's 14 largest retailers: https://lnkd.in/exsZVuc2

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The Adjudicator, Mark White, spoke at NFU SCOTLAND's conference in Glasgow earlier today about issues facing Scottish farmers and producers and how the GCA can help. Suppliers have until 25 February to complete the GCA's annual survey and confidentially tell us about their experiences dealing with the UK's 14 largest retailers: https://lnkd.in/exsZVuc2

The GCA's 2024 annual supplier survey is open until 25 February. Mark White, Groceries Code Adjudicator said: “I want to hear from as many suppliers as possible about your perceptions of Retailer behaviour and the key issues affecting the sector. Your input will help me to focus my engagement with the Retailers to ensure they are treating all suppliers fairly and lawfully.” Have your say here: https://lnkd.in/exsZVuc2