Joint media release: Suppliers asked for views on working relationships with supermarkets

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP

Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Suppliers to Australia’s large grocery businesses – Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and wholesaler Metcash – are encouraged to share their experience as part of the Food and Grocery Code Supervisor’s annual survey.

The survey monitors relationships between suppliers and the large grocery businesses to identify emerging issues and assess compliance with the code.

It is important that suppliers take part as the survey helps shape future policy and regulation for the sector. It’s a key part of the Government's commitment to ensuring farmers and suppliers get a fair go in dealing with large grocery businesses.

The 2025 survey is the first since the mandatory code came into effect on 1 April 2025.

The mandatory code introduced reforms including substantial penalties for code breaches by the large grocery businesses and strengthened dispute resolution mechanisms.

The 2025 survey asks suppliers new, targeted questions to support a better understanding of their experiences in the sector such as negotiating prices, participation in promotions, ordering processes and retribution.

De-identified survey results will be published in the Code Supervisor’s annual report and presented on the interactive dashboard on the Code Supervisor’s website.

Eligible suppliers will have received correspondence from the Code Supervisor, Professor Elizabeth Sarofim, inviting them to take part.

For more information on the Code Supervisor’s role and annual reports under the previous voluntary Food and Grocery Code visit the Food and Grocery Code Supervisor website.

The survey is now open and closes on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

Quote attributable to Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP:

“Our farmers and producers supply the high-quality food that we all love and rely on, which is why they deserve to be on a level playing field with supermarkets.

“Our reforms, including making the Food and Grocery Code mandatory, are focused on supermarkets giving farmers a fair go at the farmgate, and families a fair go at the checkout.”

Quote attributable to Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP:

“Whether you’re growing apples, harvesting lettuce, packing berries or baking bread, this survey is your voice. It’s a simple way to make sure supermarkets treat suppliers fairly, and to help get a better deal for families and farmers.”