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National Farmers’ Federation council member says the food sector should not be ‘held to ransom’ by Coles and WoolworthsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSome fruit and vegetable growers have not received price increases from the major supermarkets in 15 years, and farmers are being pressured to fund recent price promotions, a Senate inquiry has heard.Speaking at the...

Claim comes amid state and federal inquiries into Australian grocery sector and what producers say is a widening gap between wholesale and shelf pricesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastFarming groups have accused the major supermarkets of using their power to distort the market, leading to elevated prices for shoppers and low prices for producers.The claim comes amid...

Retailer’s move comes after some shoppers said more than $1,000 had been taken from their accountsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastOnline retailer the Iconic has promised to refund customers who were charged large sums for fraudulent orders after having their accounts compromised.The refund pledge follows a backlash from consumers, who have been posting their frustration on the...