date:Jul 17, 2014
s high at first glance, but has to be seen in perspective, in view of the large number of companies involved, the duration of the cartel, and the billions in turnover achieved in this market.
This is the latest in a long line of German price-fixing scandals, which have also included sugar producers and brewers. The office has handed out more than 900 million in fines this year, compared to 240 million last year.
The fine will be divided between the 33 individuals and 21 producers who now have