Partner Andy Matthews was interviewed today, 15 July 2025, by Radio New Zealand (RNZ) to discuss the Commerce Commission’s decision to file civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island and its subsidiary Gilmours Wholesale for alleged cartel conduct under the Commerce Act and breaches of the Grocery Industry Competition Act (GICA).
On 5 June 2025 the Commerce Commission released its Draft Report on the Grocery Supply Code and Preliminary Findings Paper on the Wholesale Supply Inquiry. The Grocery Supply Code Draft Report summarises the Commission’s findings regarding the operation and effectiveness of the Code and provides a draft Code with proposed changes. The Preliminary Findings Paper …