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Development of protocol to boost competition in malting barley sector
Published: 06/02/2023
Certainty is needed regarding the requirements concerning the
handling and storage of malting barley. Agbiz Grain obtained a legal opinion to
ensure that collaborative discussions within the value chain complies with the Competition Act,
1998 (Act 89 of 1998).
The purpose of the discussions is to increase competition in
the handling and storage of malting barley, and to prevent the unreasonable
transfer of risks or costs, which may have a detrimental impact on the
production and storage of malting barley.
The inputs received will be to agree on industry standards.
This may lead to the finalisation of a malting barley storage protocol for acceptance
by involved stakeholders in 2023. In compliance with the Competition Act,
Agbiz Grain will ensure
that the discussion to reach industry standards will be inclusive of the relevant
stakeholders.
If you have an interest in the handling and storage of malting barley, register your contact details by emailing annelien@agbizgrain.co.za.