04/04/2011 (Agence Europe) - Mergers: Arla/Hansa. On Monday 4 April, the European Commission authorised the acquisition of the German dairy cooperative Hansa-Milch Mecklenburg-Holstein (fresh dairy products, butter, powdered milk), which operates mostly on the German market, by its Danish competitor, Arla Food amba, which operates internationally. The Commission authorised this operation, which was notified on 25 February 2011, noting overlaps only on the Swedish and Danish markets for...