Farmers asked to justify price increase requests as Coles conducts pricing review - ABC News

Supermarket giant Coles is fielding a spike in pricing appeals from suppliers, who are under the pump to provide low-cost goods in the face of rising production costs. But adding fuel to the fire is the supermarket's demand that producers justify the pay rise.

If you are finding it tough paying the high prices for fresh food right now, spare a thought for the farmers supplying them.   Key points:

• Coles reports a spike in supplier demand for highe… [+3675 chars]
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