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Ferrero Faces EU Antitrust Investigation Over Trade Practices

4/16/2026

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Ferrero S.p.A. (the Italian confectionery group) is under European Commission antitrust scrutiny for potential EU violations.
The European Commission conducted unannounced inspections at Ferrero's Luxembourg offices, examining market segmentation and cross-border trade restrictions.
Ferrero confirmed cooperation, providing investigators with the information they requested.
Brussels previously fined Mondelez International in 2024 for similar practices.

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Ferrero S.p.A. (the Italian confectionery group) is under European Commission antitrust scrutiny for potential EU violations.
The European Commission conducted unannounced inspections at Ferrero's Luxembourg offices, examining market segmentation and cross-border trade restrictions.
Ferrero confirmed cooperation, providing investigators with the information they requested.
Brussels previously fined Mondelez International in 2024 for similar practices.