New Zealand’s grocery suppliers fear bullying tactics from supermarkets who frequently threaten to “delete” products from shelves if complaints are lodged.
Katherine Rich, CEO of supplier industry group the Food and Grocery Council (FGC), said firms were afraid to speak out about supermarket tactics such as 45% margins and being billed for thefts in store.
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