The European Commission has decided on Friday 27 September to impose a total fine of €31,647,000 on Coroos (€13,647,000) and the Cecab group (€18,000,000) for violating EU rules on anti-competitive practices. By disclosing the existence of the cartel, Bonduelle avoided a fine of €250 million.
Bonduelle, Coroos and the Cecab group have been involved for more than 13 years in a cartel for the supply of certain types of canned vegetables to retailers and/or food service companies in the...