Edition 46: News from the Adjudicator
What was announced
Read the latest newsletter from the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA).
Key points, in the publisher's words
- We’re now well into the Golden Quarter, a crucial period for the groceries sector. Retailers’ focus on consumers in this period must not mean any increase in unfair treatment of suppliers. I used my latest round of progress meetings to ensure retailers are maintaining Code compliance. My 2027 annual survey, launching early next year, will provide further insight into retailer behaviour and inform my work.
- These are my regular discussions with each designated retailer’s Code Compliance Officer (CCO). I use these meetings to address issues that I have identified through my annual survey as well as hearing directly from suppliers and trade associations. When suppliers contact me, their identity is protected by law. I will not compromise their anonymity when raising concerns with retailers.
- I ensure that retailers take proportionate action in response to issues, which may include changes to processes, guidance, training, communications or supplier-facing practices. During these recent meetings, for example, I discussed with one retailer how it was responding to De-listing issues by refreshing its internal Code training with detailed case studies and planning further interactive training for its commercial team. I keep a close eye on the action retailers take and follow up at subseq
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Groceries Code Adjudicator (other) · more news
- Government Commercial Agency (executive agency) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Business regulation.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/edition-46-news-from-the-adjudicator
- Published 2026-11-05 10:14:55 UTC
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