Suppliers to Australian grocery businesses – Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and wholesaler Metcash – are being encouraged to share their experiences as part of the Food and Grocery Code supervisor’s annual survey.
The survey monitors relationships between suppliers and the large grocery businesses to identify emerging issues and assess compliance with the code.
The 2025 survey is the first since the mandatory code came into effect on 1 April 2025.
The mandatory code introduced reforms including penalties for breaches by the large grocery businesses and strengthened dispute resolution mechanisms.
The 2025 survey includes new questions to help better understand suppliers’ experiences in the sector, including price negotiations, participation in promotions, ordering processes and retribution.
“Our farmers and producers supply the high-quality food that we all love and rely on, which is why they deserve to be on a level playing field with supermarkets,” said minister for agriculture, fisheries and forestry, Julie Collins.
“Our reforms, including making the Food and Grocery Code mandatory, are focused on supermarkets giving farmers a fair go at the farmgate, and families a fair go at the checkout.”
De-identified survey results will be published in the code supervisor’s annual report and presented on the interactive dashboard on the code supervisor’s website.
The survey is now open and closes on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
“Whether you’re growing apples, harvesting lettuce, packing berries or baking bread, this survey is your voice. It’s a simple way to make sure supermarkets treat suppliers fairly, and to help get a better deal for families and farmers,” said assistant minister for productivity, competition, charities and treasury, Andrew Leigh.