Agri, food + retail: more room for sustainability + focus on consumer law

The agri, food and retail sectors are receiving more attention than ever: from the nitrogen problem and higher prices for food and raw materials, to the sharply rising energy costs. Competition law is becoming increasingly important in light of these developments. When, for instance, may parties in the food supply chain work together to achieve climate and sustainability goals (faster)? What can producers do (jointly or individually) to defend themselves against the market power of retailers, for instance in light of rising food prices? And what new rules apply to retail with regard to consumers and consumer law? In this trend, we address these questions and also discuss the role of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the European Commission (the Commission) in this context.

Sustainability initiatives: is there truly more room now?

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