Sharp rises in food prices are a burden for many people. At the same time, farmers are under high price pressure and many producers are complaining about unfair trading practices. The Monopolies Commission is currently investigating food supply chains and market concentration in the sector. Where does the process stand today?
The Monopolies Commission has presented new data on market concentration and price trends in the food sector. Supermarkets and manufacturers are winning, farmers are losing. A problematic development.
The NGO alliance “Initiative Konzernmacht beschränken” is calling on the German government and the Federal Cartel Office to take clear measures against the market power of food retailers.
