The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) is seeking information from suppliers about their experience of working with the main retailers.
The 2023 survey is open until 26 February and provides a valuable opportunity for suppliers to confidentially tell the Adjudicator, Mark White, about any Code issues they are facing with one or more of the 14 retailers. The survey is carried out by independent polling company YouGov.
This is the GCA’s tenth annual survey. Past surveys have played a significant role in identifying issues facing the sector and have helped the GCA achieve improvements in the relationships between suppliers and retailers.
Mark White, Groceries Code Adjudicator said: “Since my last survey, inflation has continued to affect the entire groceries sector, straining the relationships between retailers and suppliers. I am concerned about how the retailers are responding to CPI requests and whether this pressure is causing other issues to arise.
“I want to hear from as many suppliers as possible so I can understand the ongoing impact of inflation and other issues affecting suppliers. This will help me to work with the retailers to ensure they are treating all suppliers fairly and lawfully.”
The survey is closing on 26 February with the results published later in 2023. The GCA has commissioned YouGov to conduct anonymous follow-up interviews with a select group of respondents to explore supplier concerns in more detail. Interested growers should contact http://survey2.yougov.com/v4P6mSPtRLY7k9
If you have any questions, you can email the GCA at enquiries@groceriescode.gov.uk