Agri-Food Regulator publishes findings of first supplier survey at its inaugural Conference

Conference discusses progress to greater fairness and transparency for primary producers and small businesses

The inaugural conference of the Agri-Food Regulator was held in the Johnstown Estate, Enfield on Tuesday 20th May. The conference brought together key stakeholders from the agri-food landscape, to discuss the current circumstances for businesses in the agri-food supply chain.

The Agri-Food Regulator’s first Suppliers Survey, conducted by Coyne Research, gathered feedback from agri-food suppliers on their experiences of trading with eight specific buyers in the retail and wholesale sectors.

The survey findings can be found here Agri-Food Regulator Supplier Survey Findings (pdf 2,180Kb) 

The press release can be found here https://www.agrifoodregulator.ie/news/

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An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) is an independent statutory Office established under the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023.

The Agri-Food Regulator is concerned with promoting fairness and transparency in the agri-food supply chain. It’s statutory remit and focus is on business-to-business relationships within the supply chain. In exercising this function, the Agri-Food Regulator shall have regard to the circumstances and needs of the agricultural and food sector including, in particular, farming, fishing and small food businesses.

The Agri-Food Regulator is made up of a Board which makes decisions about the Office’s policies and strategic approach to key functions while the Executive Staff implements the agreed policies and workplan.