Unannounced inspections were carried out on Monday 20 March at the premises of Austria’s world leader in energy drinks, Red Bull, on suspicion of anti-competitive practices, the company confirmed on Tuesday 21 March.
The European Commission has organised such inspections at the group’s premises in several EU countries.
The Commission is concerned that the company in question may have violated EU antitrust rules prohibiting cartels and restrictive business practices (Article 101 of the...