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AFGC: RT @cynth_mahons: Focus on Food leadership program from @LeadVic & Foodbank Vic- apps now open for Melb prog in March 2012 #agchatoz http://t.co/7LJB0FPX
AFGC: Of course they do! Their jobs aren't at risk here. MT Coles rejects need for supermarket ombudsman... http://t.co/RIQe8spR
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Fresh call for a Supermarket Ombudsman

The latest discounting of fresh produce by Coles is another reason why the Federal Government should appoint a Supermarket Ombudsman to enforce a Supermarket Fair Trading Code of Conduct, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) urged today.

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Retail sales pick up and forecasted to improve into 2012

The fourth edition of the AFGC CHEP Retail Index forecasts continued subdued growth for Australia’s retail sector in the March quarter, which is traditionally one of the slowest trading periods of the year.

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Buy Australian this Australia Day

Australians should celebrate Australia Day by buying food and grocery brands they know and trust so the nation doesn’t become increasingly reliant on imports, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) urged today.

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