Christine Tacon
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So far so good for the GCA
Many argued that her job should never have existed but Christine Tacon can point to four years well spent as the government’s supply chain watchdog. By Nick Hughes. It is testament to Christine Tacon’s durability that she recently celebrated four… Read More
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Charities demand GCA protection for overseas suppliers
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has been urged to do more to stamp out unfair supply chain practices that affect food suppliers in developing countries. The call came from the Fairtrade Foundation to coincide with the GCA’s annual conference where… Read More
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Lidl under fire for extended payment terms
GERMAN DISCOUNT chain Lidl has come under fire by British suppliers for its ‘unfair’ extended payment terms which forces many of them to wait four months for money. A number… Read More
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Tesco called on to treat suppliers better
DURING A keynote speech Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon called on Tesco to review the way it treats suppliers during its internal review which the retailer announced last month. … Read More
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Groceries code adjudicator outlines powers
FARMERS HAVE welcomed the new Groceries Code Adjudicator’s (GCA) powers to investigate, enforce and penalise supermarkets suspected of breaching the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCoP – Code). The new GCA Christine Tacon… Read More