Growers fearful of retribution: ACCC

Fruit and vegetable growers have told the competition watchdog they are reluctant to report complaints against the major supermarkets and wholesalers because they fear retribution. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says its meetings with fruit, veg and wine grape growers across the country has identified several concerns, the fear of retribution being a key and widespread one. Its report Perspectives in horticulture and viticulture, released on Thursday, says most growers are reluctant to report issues.