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Nestle, Mondelez say were not targeted by EU Commission anti-trust raids

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Posted on April 14, 2026

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· Last updated: April 15, 2026

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BRUSSELS, April 14 (Reuters) - Food giants Nestle and Mondelez said in separate statements on Tuesday they were not the target of European Commission antitrust raids carried out on Monday as part of a

Nestle, Mondelez Not Targeted in EU Commission Antitrust Chocolate Probe

Overview of EU Antitrust Investigation in the Chocolate Market

Statements from Nestle and Mondelez

BRUSSELS, April 14 (Reuters) - Food giants Nestle and Mondelez said in separate statements on Tuesday they were not the target of European Commission antitrust raids carried out on Monday as part of a probe into a possible breach of antitrust rules in the chocolate confectionery market.

Details of the European Commission Raids

Scope and Purpose of the Raids

The Commission had said on Monday it carried out raids in two countries in premises of a company suspected of violation of antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and anti-competitive practices.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Inti Landauro, Editing by William Maclean)

Key Takeaways

  • EU conducted dawn raids on April 13 at a chocolate company’s premises in two member states, investigating possible cartels, market segmentation and cross‑border trade restrictions. These investigations are preliminary and do not determine guilt (aa.com.tr).
  • Nestlé and Mondelez both issued statements on April 14 emphasizing they were not the targets of these raids (aa.com.tr).
  • Background context: in May 2024, Mondelez was fined €337.5 million by the European Commission for limiting cross‑border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee, via territorial supply constraints, reinforcing the Commission’s scrutiny of the sector (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Were Nestle and Mondelez targets in the EU antitrust raids?
No, Nestle and Mondelez stated they were not targeted by the EU Commission antitrust raids.
What industry is under probe for antitrust violations?
The probe focuses on the chocolate confectionery market.
What did the European Commission do as part of the probe?
The Commission carried out raids in two countries on premises suspected of violating antitrust rules.
What do the EU Commission antitrust rules prohibit?
The rules prohibit cartels and anti-competitive practices.

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