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Peters prevented food distributor from engaging with other ice cream makers, ACCC alleges
One of Australia’s largest ice cream suppliers has been accused of depriving consumers of choice and cheaper prices by hindering competition within the market.
Key points:
- The ACCC alleges Peters rejected PFD’s request to distribute competing ice creams to stores
- PFD was the only company capable of distributing single-serve ice creams on a commercially viable basis
- The ACCC alleges the agreement was exclusive dealing and hindered competition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accused the Australasian Food Group, which trades as Peters Ice Cream, of engaging in anti-competitive dealings that stopped other companies from selling ice cream at convenience stores and petrol stations.
Peters makes ice creams such as the…
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