FOOD ETHICS COUNCIL RESPONDS TO SUPERMARKET OMBUDSMAN IDEA

January 15th, 2010

The Food Ethics Council responds to the government’s announcement on a supermarket ombudsman.

Dr.Tom MacMillan, Food Ethics Council executive director said:

“We welcome the government’s decision to accept the Competition Commission’s recommendations for a supermarket ombudsman. It has long been apparent that the power wielded by supermarkets needs to be regulated.”

“The government must now ensure that it listens to small producers as well as big business while it consults on what shape an enforcement body should take. A strong supermarket ombudsman, invested with real power, would have the authority to ensure fair prices from the farm gate to the checkout. It would protect the livelihoods of farmers across the UK and give consumers better access to fresh, healthy food.”

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