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UK clears food deal that appeared to drive up prices
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
The UK’s Competition Commission has provisionally approved a completed merger in the frozen foods sector – despite evidence of “significant price rises” after the tie-up.
Spain approves rice merger with remedies
Tuesday, 06 September 2011
Spain’s Competition Commission (CNC) has approved the acquisition of food company Deoleo’s rice business by rival Ebro Foods, subject to conditions.
CADE clears Brasil Foods with conditions
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Brazil’s Council for Economic Defence (CADE) has approved the merger of the country's two largest processed food companies Sadia and Perdigão, which became Brasil Foods, with restrictions.
OFT sends frozen food deal to CC post-completion
Thursday, 14 July 2011
The UK’s Office of Fair Trading has referred a completed merger in the frozen foods sector to the Competition Commission, citing “significant” price rises in the aftermath of the deal.
Massmart announces supplier acquisition plans
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
South African wholesaler Massmart has announced plans to buy fresh produce supplier The Fruitspot.
Greencore looking for Uniq merger
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Convenience food company Greencore has announced a £113 million offer to purchase rival Uniq, subject to competition approval.
South Africa supermarkets cleared of collusion
Premium Article - Friday, 28 January 2011
South Africa’s Competition Commission has closed part of its inquiry into the country's supermarket chains, saying it has found insufficient evidence of abuse of buyer power or illegal information exchange.
Greece investigates snack market
Premium Article - Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Greece’s Competition Commission has issued a statement of objections to packaged foods company Tasty Foods over alleged abuse of dominance in the savoury snack market.
Bread cartelist hit with record fine
Premium Article - Thursday, 04 February 2010
South Africa’s Competition Tribunal has fined Pioneer Foods 196 million rand (US$26 million) for its role in a cartel that fixed the price of bread. It is the highest fine – as a percentage of turnover – imposed in South Africa to date.
France clears poultry acquisition
Premium Article - Wednesday, 25 November 2009
France’s Competition Authority has cleared LDC’s acquisition of rival poultry products maker Arrivé, with conditions.
Canada fires warning shot at farmers' market
Premium Article - Thursday, 05 November 2009
Canada’s Competition Bureau has sent a letter to merchants at a local Ottawa farmers’ market reminding them that fixing prices will become a criminal offence under the country’s new competition laws, which take effect next March.
Germany raids sausage companies
Premium Article - Thursday, 03 September 2009
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has raided 19 charcuterie companies suspected of fixing the price of sausage-meat products.
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