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Campaign news - Supermarkets

Update on supermarkets campaign Following years of campaigning from Traidcraft supporters, other development organisations, farmers’ and environmental groups, the UK is making progress towards a fairer food supply chain. 16 July 2010
Supermarkets’ tougher code futile until enforcer in place From today, (Thursday, 4 February) the 10 largest supermarkets will be subject to an updated code of practice but until an independent ombudsman is in place, the new set of rules will fail to protect suppliers from abusive practices by supermarkets. 4 February 2010
Government says yes to supermarket watchdog; Traidcraft calls for swift action Traidcraft welcomes the UK Government's announcement to accept the Competition Commission's recommendation for an ombudsman to enforce the strengthened code of practice for supermarkets. 13 January 2010
Conservatives support the establishment of a Supermarket Ombudsman The Conservative party have stated that they would establish a supermarket Ombudsman, funded by a levy to be paid by the retailers. 6 January 2010
Government responds to the Competition Commission's final report The Competition Commission concluded its two year investigation into supermarkets in April 2008. 11 August 2008
Competition Commission backs creation of supermarket watchdog Following a two-year investigation into supermarket power, the Competition Commission has released its provisional recommendations. 6 March 2008
Survey reveals a trolley load of concerns The way supermarkets treat their suppliers is top of the list of concerns for respondents in Traidcraft's detailed survey of consumer attitudes. 10 July 2007

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