Australia’s biggest egg supplier accused of cartel conduct

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On Tuesday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched legal action in the federal court against Sunny Queen, Australia’s largest egg supplier, along with 11 other suppliers including Doug Hall Poultry, McLeans Farms, Ellerslie Free Range Farms, and Kinross Farm. The ACCC alleges these companies breached competition laws by coordinating their production and supply of eggs since at least October 2020. This coordination included decisions on production volumes, distribution, expansion plans, and culling practices to manage perceived oversupply, which likely reduced competition significantly over the past six years. The case could impact consumer prices for eggs in Australia, as it suggests that suppliers colluded to manipulate market conditions.

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Australia’s biggest egg supplier accused of cartel conduct. (2026, October 13). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/australia-s-biggest-egg-supplier-accused-of-cartel-conduct-20261013-p6158v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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