Consultation on proposal to resolve fertiliser merger concerns
The CMA is consulting on Origin바카라 사이트™s proposal to maintain competition in fertiliser supply in Scotland, following its merger with Bunn.
Origin and Bunn are 2 of the 3 main suppliers of fertilisers in the central/eastern region of Scotland, supplying farmers and farmers바카라 사이트™ merchants from their sites in Montrose.
In its initial investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that bringing the 2 firms together could see prices rise or result in a reduction in the choice of fertiliser available to customers.
Following this decision, Origin has now offered to sell Bunn바카라 사이트™s Montrose business to Glasson Grain Limited to prevent any negative impact on competition from the merger.
The CMA is opening a 15 day consultation on this proposal. The CMA will review responses to its consultation and will then determine whether to accept or reject Origin바카라 사이트™s proposal. Should this proposal be rejected, the case would be referred for a further in-depth investigation.
All information relating to this investigation can be found on the case page.