Grocery giants Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours are facing legal action from the Commerce Commission for alleged cartel conduct, including blocking a supplier from direct trading with a customer. The commission plans to file civil proceedings, citing breaches of the Commerce Act and the Grocery Industry Competition Act linked to agreements with a national grocery supplier.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Food companies Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours are in trouble for not letting a supplier sell directly to a customer, and instead making them go through them.
Want More Context? 🔎
