Aldi: Grocery sector rules would mean price rises

Discount store Aldi has said that the introduction of a statutory code of practice for the grocery sector could lead to higher prices for customers.

Speaking before the Oireachtas committee on agriculture, group buying director with Aldi Ireland, Niall O’Connor, said the retailer would comply with any code but would “not be an enthusiastic supporter” of the proposal.

“Legislation already exists to deal with this issue which is not being availed of by suppliers/producers and we don’t see how a code of practice will address this problem.