Grocery Code Adjudicator will now get power to fine supermarkets – Says Lib Dem Judith Bunting
The new Grocery Code Adjudicator will be able to fine large supermarkets who deal with suppliers unfairly, Liberal Democrat Competition Minister, Jo Swinson has announced. Liberal Democrats have long campaigned for a fair deal for farmers and suppliers. The Coalition Government has now listened to concerns from stakeholders and given the Adjudicator more teeth to protect farmers and other small suppliers.