date:Jun 03, 2014
on in 2012* and eggs are a staple food product for Australian consumers, said Rod Sims, ACCC Chairman. Indeed, egg consumption per capita has increased in the past 10 years leading to an increase in the demand for producers eggs, he said.
The ACCC is concerned that the alleged attempt sought to obtain agreement by egg producers to reduce supply, which if successful could have impacted on egg prices paid by consumers, Mr Sims said.
The ACCC said detecting, stopping and deterring cartels operat