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Chris Howie: Two sides to supermarket story

It seems it is easier to bash business in Australia now than think about the economics behind any commercial operation.

Chris Howie

Chris Howie

I hope the flagged inquiry by the ACCC remains mindful of a couple of drivers specific to the livestock supply to supermarkets.

Since the early 90’s both the major supermarkets have consistently put their specifications to the market and taken supply at better than market rate to ensure continuity of supply. There have always been some bumps and heated words, the same as any seller/buyer negotiation, but overall, the relationships have been very long…

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