IFA says follow UK and enact laws to curb power of big supermarkets

Ireland needs to follow Britain’s tough stance on unfair retailers and introduce a long-awaited mandatory retail code of practice, says IFA president John Bryan.

Britain has just unveiled a new ombudsman with the power to stop the UK’s 10 biggest supermarkets bullying their suppliers. Christine Tacon is empowered to impose fines and to “name and shame” supermarkets who are not treating suppliers fairly.

Mr Bryan said farmers are still waiting for legislation to curb the dominant power of the multiples. He said the appointment of Ms Tacon is an example that the Irish Government should follow.