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Germany's antitrust watchdog said Tuesday it was opening a probe into US beverages giant Coca-Cola over rebates for retailers it said could give the company an unfair advantage over competitors.It will examine the terms imposed by Coca-Cola on retail outlets, particularly whether its rebate structure "creates incentives" to buy, display and advertise drinks in the company's product line beyond its signature cola beverage.
Coca-Cola in the sights of the Federal Cartel Office. Has Coca-Cola used improper discounts to ensure that retailers take over the group's entire product range? The Bundeskartellamt now wants to clarify this question. In the past, Coca-Cola has been at loggerheads with some German retailers, such as Edeka, in price negotiations. Coca-cola can now comment – as can companies in the beverage industry and food retail. The company could not immediately be reached for comment.
Germany's antitrust watchdog said Tuesday it was opening a probe into US beverages giant Coca-Cola over rebates for retailers it said could give the company an unfair advantage over competitors.
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