The Swedish Competition Authority closes case regarding Arla’s agreement with grocery stores

The Swedish Competition Authority (SCA) will not pursue its investigation regarding the agreement between Arla and Coop and whether it is excluding other competing dairies to deliver fresh dairy products to Coop.

The SCA saw a risk that dairy companies competing with Arla Foods would be excluded in delivering fresh dairy products to grocery stores. However, the investigation has not shown any indication that it would be the case and to ensure evidence the SCA has carried out dawn raids at Arla and Coop and analyzed the market, agreements and distribution channels.