Advocacy Edition: The new Food and Grocery Code of Conduct with Neil Rechlin (pt2)

Vegalogue is a regular podcast from vegetable, potato and onion industry peak body AUSVEG, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector.Join us as we discuss the many diverse facets of commercial vegetable production in Australia with growers, industry figures, researchers and many more of the incredible people who make up our vibrant sector.The Australian vegetable industry is at a crossroads. With the new mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct set to take effect on 1 April 2025, and the ACCC Supermarket Inquiry nearing its conclusion, growers have a rare window of opportunity to reshape their place in the supply chain.In part two of this discussion, Neil Rechlin, Director of NextGen Group, examines the ongoing power struggles between growers and retailers, the gaps in the current Horticulture Code of Conduct, and the urgent need for pricing transparency.Tune in as we explore how growers can take control, negotiate better deals, and secure a more sustainable future in an evolving market.Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia’s vegetable, potato, and onion industries, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector.Thanks for listening! You can find out more about AUSVEG and the Australian vegetable industry at ausveg.com.au. Subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, or Tik Tok.