Representatives from along the fresh produce supply chain and independent experts will join a panel, hosted by the NFF Horticulture Council, to explore shared competition policy reform priorities and opportunities at the NFF Conference today.
The panel comprises spokespersons from the Australian Council of Trades Unions (ACTU), Apple and Pears Australia Ltd, Master Grocers of Australia and economic research institution e61.
NFF Horticulture Council Chair Jolyon Burnett said the panel proved there was an enormous amount of common ground shared between a range of stakeholders along the fresh produce supply chain, all with an interest in ensuring markets delivered fair and equitable returns to all participants.
“The case for competition policy reform remains as strong as ever. But as with anything, timing is critical and, on that front, a lot of things are lining up,” said Mr Burnett.
