Grocery Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) Training with NFU

Do you supply direct to a retailer? Are you aware of the Grocery Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP), and how it can help safeguard your business from unfair trading practices during negotiations?A good understanding of GSCOP is essential for any commercial negotiations with retailers. Training is a must for any business directly supplying retailers.

The NFU (National Farmers Union) are offering a one-day course on on the 1st of November 2018 which will explain the code itself and the role of the adjudicator, and offering discounted rates to NFU members. 

Course objectives

  • To understand what the GSCOP is, why it was set up, and its key elements
  • To know how the GSCOP affects you and your job role and how buyers can use the Code to greater effect in retail negotiations
  • To instil confidence on how to use the GSCOP/the GCA, including in trade negotiation situations.
  • To understand how trade associations can help, with Code clarifications or reporting breaches confidentially to the GCA or Code Compliance Officer
  • To have the knowledge to better safeguard your business from unfair dealing


Proposed agenda

  • Introduction and objectives
  • The context - Porter’s Five Forces of Competition
  • GSCOP overview
  • GSCOP Order and Schedules
  • The GCA role - investigations and dispute resolution
  • Supplier good practice and trade negotiations
  • The role of trade associations
  • Case studies / role plays
  • Q & A
  • Next steps
  • Course evaluation

Tea, coffee and lunch will be provided on the day. Discounted rate for NFU members only. Cost of course will need to be paid upfront. No refund avaliable. This is an all-day course, running from 9am to 5pm at NFU HQ, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. 

Email FoodChainFocus@nfu.org.uk for more information or visit https://www.nfuonline.com/sectors/food-chain/food-chain-rh-panel/discounted-gscop-training-for-members/