date:Sep 29, 2012
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An OFT investigation found that the firms were the only two UK manufacturers of malt and spirit vinegar and the largest suppliers of these products to food processor customers. They used the products to manufacture pickles and sauces. They were also the largest suppliers to foodservice customers including wholesalers and fish and chip shops and supermarkets.
The OFT reported receiving evidence from these customer groups who worried about the loss of Premier as a competitor in the su