Dutch Competition Watchdog Blocks Sale of Iconic Sausage Brand Unox
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Dutch competition watchdog blocks sale of iconic sausage brand Unox
The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is not approving the takeover of Unox by Zwanenburg. The acquisition would make Zwanenberg virtually the only major supplier of smoked and cooked sausages, including frankfurters, in Dutch supermarkets, according to the ACM. The company would also gain an overly strong position in the market for shelf-stable soups.
In the Netherlands, competition watchdog ACM is blocking the acquisition of Unox and Zwan by meat producer Zwanenberg. The latter would thereby have become virtually the sole major producer of smoked sausages and frankfurters in the Netherlands. "Undesirable," according to the ACM, "especially at a time when there are already concerns about higher food prices."
Sausage and soup maker Unox is not allowed to merge with Zwanenberg, manufacturer of Kips (liver sausage) and Huls (dry sausage), among others. Regulator ACM has the…
Competition regulator blocks Unox deal between Unilever and Zwanenberg - RetailDetail EU
If Zwanenberg Food Group acquires the Unox and Zwan brands from Unilever, it could lead to higher prices for smoked sausages, cooked sausages, and soups, fears the Dutch competition authority, which is blocking the deal.
The acquisition of Unox by Zwanenberg cannot proceed, according to the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). The regulator has refused the permit for the acquisition following a follow-up investigation into the proposed purchase. The acquisition would have made Zwanenberg virtually the only major provider of smoked sausages and frankfurters in Dutch supermarkets. It would also have gained a monopoly on shelf-stable soups, says the ACM. Mor…
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