Brussels, 17/04/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 17 April, the European Commission opened a detailed investigation into the proposed acquisition of certain parts of GBI of the Netherlands by the UK-based company Associated British Foods (ABF). GBI is controlled by private equity house Gilde Buy-Out Partners. Both companies produce dry, compressed and liquid baker's yeast. The Commission's initial market investigation confirmed the doubts raised by Portugal, Spain and France about the...