Australian Supermarkets to Face Fresh Produce Inquiry

Minister For Agriculture David Littleproud during a press conference in the Mural Hall at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on June 12, 2020. Sam Mooy/Getty Images

Supermarkets could be forced into a mandatory code of conduct for all fresh farm produce under a federal push to stamp out market imbalance.

The competition watchdog has been directed to investigate beef, lamb, pork, chicken, egg, seafood, fruit and vegetable supply chains.