| Sustainable Supermarkets: A Report by the Sustainable Development Commission |
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| Monday, 18 February 2008 | |
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• Climate Change • Waste • Water • Ecosystems • Nutrition and obesity • Fair Supply Chains More info This week has also seen the release of the Competition Commission’s investigation into UK grocery markets. The report recommends the introduction of an ombudsman to resolve disputes between retailers and suppliers and a ‘competition test’ that local authorities must consider when granting planning permission. However, the report failed to order the largest supermarkets to sell stockpiled land. The report has implications for both the planning system and farming across Scotland. It may also impact on the outcome of the current local food policy discussions. More info |
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