date:Jul 17, 2014
ases and that price ranges were agreed for product groups, such as cooked sausages and ham, rather than for individual items, due to the numerous types of sausages.
Eleven of the companies admitted wrongdoing and cooperated with the investigation in return for smaller fines. However, zur Mhlen Gruppe, the country's biggest producer, has denied the allegations and has said that it plans to contest the fines.
Andreas Mundt, president of the Bundeskartellamt said, The overall amount of fines seem