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Beer giant AB InBev suspected of abuse of dominant position on Belgian market

Brussels, 30/11/2017 (Agence Europe)

The European Commission suspects that the company AB InBev abused its dominant position by hindering the import of its Jupiler and Leffe beers into Belgium from the Netherlands and France, where they are cheaper. On 30 November, the Commission sent a statement of objections to the company.

Anheuser-Busch InBex SA (AB InBev) is the world’s largest brewer of beers and holds a very strong position on the Belgian beer market. Its most popular beer brands in Belgium are Jupiler and Leffe, which...