According to the Authority, the two companies collaborated on pricing strategies to be submitted to the national retail chains for the sale of their chips.


The Italian Competition Authority, following a report received through its whistleblowing platform, has launched an investigation against Amica Chips and Pata for an alleged restrictive agreement on competition concerning the production and marketing of private label crisps produced for retail chains. According to the Authority, the two companies would have coordinated to share customers between them, thus maintaining prices at an over-competitive level. 


Yesterday the officials of the Authority, with the help of the Special Antitrust Unit of the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza), carried out inspections at the main offices of the parties involved, as well as at another entity deemed to possess useful elements for the investigation.

Italian Competition Authority Investigates Amica Chips and Pata for Alleged Price-Fixing

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Amica Chips and Pata for an alleged anti-competitive agreement related to the production and marketing of private label crisps for retail chains. The companies are suspected of coordinating to share customers and maintain prices at a level that hinders competition.

    The investigation was initiated following a report received through the Authority's whistleblowing platform. Officials, with the assistance of the Italian Financial Police, conducted inspections at the main offices of the companies and another relevant entity to gather evidence for the probe.



Italian Competition Authority Investigates Amica Chips and Pata for Alleged Price-Fixing

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Amica Chips and Pata for allegedly colluding on pricing strategies for their chips sold through national retail chains.