ACCC clears Lactalis’ bid for Fonterra’s dairy operations
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has not opposed Lactalis’ proposed acquisition of Fonterra’s consumer and food service businesses.
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ACCC okays Woolworths buying Beak & Johnston
The ACCC will not oppose Woolworths Group’s (ASX:WOW) proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston Holdings (B&J). Woolworths currently holds a minority 23 per cent interest in B&J City Kitchen Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of B&J which manufactures ready meals and pastries for wholesale and retail sale.
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ACCC recommendations in supermarket inquiry report
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its final report on the supermarket sector, offering 20 recommendations aimed at enhancing competition, improving consumer outcomes, and providing fairer conditions for suppliers.
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ACCC releases guidance on merger reform transition
The ACCC has released guidance on transitional arrangements to assist businesses and their advisers considering a merger in 2025, ahead of Australia’s new merger regime coming into effect.
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ACCC proposes to authorise continued cooperation on soft plastics recycling
The ACCC is proposing to grant authorisation with conditions to the major supermarkets Coles Group, Woolworths Group and ALDI Stores, to continue their collaboration to recycle stockpiled soft plastics and continue with the pilot in-store collection program until 31 July 2026.
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ACCC publishes ‘free range’ labelling guidance
The ACCC has released guidance for ‘free range’ labelling of poultry egg and meat in the event of an outbreak of the deadly avian influenza H5N1 in Australia.
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AFGC responds to ACCC supermarket inquiry
The Australian Food & Grocery Council has raised its concerns over mounting cost pressures on the food industry in its response to the ACCC’s Interim Report for its inquiry into supermarket pricing.
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AFGC responds to ACCC’s inquiry into supermarket pricing
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is raising concerns over mounting cost pressures on the food industry in its response to the ACCC’s Interim Report for its inquiry into supermarket pricing.
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Investors welcome ACCC decision on Accolade Wines merger
Australian Wine Holdco Limited has welcomed the decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to grant merger clearance for the combination of Accolade Wines with Pernod Ricard’s Australian, New Zealand and Spanish wine businesses.
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ACCC welcomes merger reform bill
The ACCC has expressed its support for the introduction of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 in the Australian Parliament.
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ACCC receives boost in funding
The ACCC has welcomed the announcement of $30 million in additional funding over three and a half years for investigations and enforcement relating to the supermarket and retail sector.
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ACCC consulting on guide to sustainability collaborations
The ACCC has published a draft guide on sustainability collaborations and Australian competition law.
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ACCC invites consumer, farmer and industry views as part of supermarket inquiry
Australian consumers are asked to share information about how they shop and what they experience through an online survey published as part of the ACCC’s supermarkets inquiry.
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Woolworths Group statement on ACCC inquiry
Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci addressed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission inquiry.
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ACCC to examine prices and competition in supermarket sector
The ACCC welcomes the announcement by the Australian Government that it will direct the ACCC to conduct an inquiry into Australia’s supermarket sector, including the pricing practices of the supermarkets and the relationship between wholesale, including farmgate, and retail prices.
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ACCC ‘greenwashing’ internet sweep unearths ‘concerning claims’
The ACCC will be investigating a number of businesses for potential ‘greenwashing’, following an internet sweep which found more than half of the businesses reviewed made concerning claims about their environmental or sustainability practices.
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ACCC contemplates regulatory changes for wine sector
Commercial practices in the wine grape industry have improved, but further regulatory action may be required unless additional important reforms are implemented, an ACCC review has found.
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ACCC has concerns over Woolworths’ PFD acquisition
The ACCC has outlined preliminary competition concerns with Woolworths’ (ASX: WOW) proposal to acquire 65 per cent of PFD Food Services.
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Organic head appointed to ACCC
Australian Organic has announced CEO Niki Ford has been appointed to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Agriculture Consultative Committee (AgCC) and will also join the National
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ACCC okays Chinese dairy acquisition
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the nod to China Mengniu Dairy Company Ltd (Mengniu) for the proposed acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks Pty Ltd (Lion D&D).
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