The competition watchdog will review Coles’ proposed acquisition of Saputo milk processing plants in New South Wales and Victoria.

The ACCC has announced a statement of issues, for all interested parties to have their say in the proposed deal.

If the sale goes ahead, it would be the first time an Australian supermarket owns and operates its own milk processing facilities.

Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Australian Dairy Farmers President Rick Gladigau about what the ACCC’s statement of issues means, and how the acquisition would affect dairy farmers.