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ACCC urging farmers to weigh in on Saputo and Lion Dairy merger

Farmers, processors, and shoppers are being asked for their two cents on Saputo’s proposed acquisition of Lion Dairy.

Union Dairy Company pays penalty for alleged breach of Dairy Code

Riddoch Trading Pty Ltd, trading as the Union Dairy Company (UDC), has paid a penalty of $10,500 after the ACCC issued it with an infringement notice for allegedly failing to comply with its publishing obligations under the Dairy Code.

ACCC hits Union Dairy Company with $10,500 code infringement

The Union Dairy Company has copped a $10,500 penalty from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for allegedly failing to comply with its publishing obligations under the new dairy code of conduct.

Saputo confirms interest in Australia’s Lion Dairy & Drinks

Saputo, the Canada-based dairy major, has confirmed it is mulling a move to buy another asset in Australia.

Lion Dairy and Drinks sale hits final furlong; ACCC unleashed

Japanese drinks giant Kirin has finished churning through bids for its up-for-sale local dairy and drinks division.

QDO submits Fair Go Dairy logo to ACCC

For almost three years, the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has been working on developing an alternate mechanism to help dairy farmers to receive a sustainable and fair farmgate price (SFFP).

Riverina Fresh welcomes ACCC inquiry into fair treatment of domestic produce farmers

The chief executive of a Wagga Wagga, NSW, dairy company says an inquiry examining the domestic supply chain, from the farmgate to supermarket shelves, should deliver greater transparency and better outcomes for farmers.

Susan McDonald welcomes ACCC inquiry into major retailers’ treatment of farmers

North Queensland-based Senator Susan McDonald has urged anyone who has had commercial dealings with big supermarkets to have the courage to tell their stories to a new federal government inquiry and not worry about retribution.

ACCC inquiry into bargaining power gives hope to dairy farmers

The new mandatory Dairy Industry Code of Conduct could be expanded to include retailers as part of a new Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into perishable agricultural goods, in a move supported by farmers.