After lengthy debate about the need for price transparency in the $9 billion fruit and vegetable sector, a review released this week confirmed what the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) had already recommended - that fairer price accountability is needed.

The report stated the "entire industry will benefit in the long run" from transparency, which the ACCC called for during the grocery prices inquiry last year.

"For years there have been tensions at various points along the supply chain," Mr Burke said.

"We want to provide a fair system and minimise red tape for everyone in the horticulture industry."

He said all the review's suggestions would be considered and the creation of a horticulture ombudsman position also looked at.

Chair of the Horticulture Code of Conduct Committee, Christine Hawkins, said there is a lot of support for the ACCC to be given more power to enforce the code.

The report recommended agents and growers be allowed to pool and price average to protect profits.

If all the report's recommendations were to be enforced, merchants would not be able to reject most produce a day after it was delivered.

The report, Implications of the ACCC recommendations to amend the Horticulture Code of Conduct, can be read at www.daff.gov.au/hortcode.