Who should attend?
- CEOs/COOs
- National account managers
- Commercial directors
- Commercial campaigners
- Finance teams
- Administrative staff
If you are unsure if GSCOP training would benefit your business and would like to chat further with someone at the NFU, please contact us at [email protected].
Why attend?
These sessions are designed to help NFU members:
- Protect their businesses from unfair retailer practices
- Understand their rights under GSCOP
- Negotiate with retailers more confidently
- Know how and when to use the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA)
- Safeguard margins and commercial interests
- Maintain strong retailer relationships while standing up for their businesses
Exclusive NFU member discount
Save £315 + VAT per person
As part of our work to support members across the food supply chain, we have secured an exclusive discount for NFU members.
NFU Farmer & Grower members can save £315 + VAT, reducing the cost from £500 + VAT (£600 including VAT) to just £185 + VAT (£222 including VAT).
The NFU Food Business Unit
Navigating relationships across the food supply chain can be challenging, but the NFU’s FBU (Food Business Unit) is here to help. The team works closely with key stakeholders across the food and drink industry to strengthen the NFU’s influence and ensure members’ interests are represented.
By fostering strong connections throughout the supply chain, the FBU helps create fairer and more sustainable trading relationships. Through its wide-ranging network and sector expertise, the team also helps identify opportunities for members to grow their businesses and make the most of supply chain opportunities.
Have any questions or concerns? Get in touch with the team at [email protected]
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
- Understand what GSCOP is, why it was set up, and its key elements.
- Know how the GSCOP affects you and your job role.
- Have confidence on how to use the GSCOP/the GCA, including in trade negotiation situations.
- Understand how trade associations can help, with Code clarifications or reporting breaches confidentially to the GCA or Code Compliance Officer.
- Have the knowledge to better safeguard your business from unfair dealing.
Topics covered
- The GSCOP (Groceries Supply Code of Practice) and why it was introduced.
- What GSCOP does and does not cover.
- Its implications for day-to-day trading relationships.
- The role of the GCA (Groceries Code Adjudicator).
- The options available and how to safeguard against unfair trading practices.
- How the British Brands Group helps tip the balance back in suppliers’ favour.
Training dates and booking information
The NFU is offering an online course which will explain the GSCOP code and the role of the adjudicator which will take place across three sessions. For more details on the training dates and booking information, visit our pages below.
