Brussels, 20/10/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday, the European Commission decided to fine four Italian tobacco processing companies a total of EUR 56 million. The companies in question are accused of colluding (illegal and secret agreement) over a period of more than six years on the prices paid to growers and other intermediaries and on the allocation of suppliers. This is the second decision of its kind after the EUR 20 million fine imposed in October 2004 on five companies (four Spanish...