Suppliers and retailers met at the Groceries Code Adjudicator's annual conference on 29 September 2026 to discuss Code compliance and issues across the sector, according to a GCA news story published on 30 September 2026. The Adjudicator and designated retailers' Code Compliance Officers explained that suppliers can resolve issues by raising them, which the GCA said also improves wider Code compliance. Suppliers can raise issues with retailers or the GCA, with safeguards described as protecting confidentiality and ensuring suppliers do not face negative consequences for doing so.

The conference also covered how the Code and the GCA support fair treatment of suppliers, including the GCA's focus on delay in payments, forecasting, de-listing and CPI negotiations, and the Adjudicator's engagement with retailers on these issues. YouGov presented insights on suppliers' reported experiences from the 2026 GCA annual survey and deep-dive interviews; presentation slides were made available.

Suppliers can contact the GCA confidentially by email or report issues anonymously through telltheGCA.co.uk, the GCA said.