Nearly PLN 340 million in fines have been imposed on eight companies and two individuals for collusion in the sale of agricultural machinery. The entrepreneurs divided the market and set prices. This is not allowed.
For more than 11 years, farmers were unable to purchase Claas agricultural machinery and spare parts at competitive prices or from a dealer of their own choosing. This resulted from a restrictive agreement.
The President of UOKiK has brought charges of unfair use of contractual advantage against Bunge Poland and Procam Poland. They concern, among others, contractual provisions under which the companies shifted the risks associated with force majeure, such as drought, frost, or hailstorms, onto suppliers.
Did businesses purchasing soft fruit in the Wielkopolska region unlawfully fix prices? The President of UOKiK has brought charges against five companies and one individual managing a company. Local farmers and orchard owners may have been selling their produce at reduced prices for three years.
UOKiK examined the characteristics, relationships, and level of competition in the Polish market for malt used in beer production. Its main problem is the insufficient quantity and quality of grains needed for malt production.
Are you a farmer considering buying a new tractor or combine harvester? Would you like to make your own choice? This may not be possible if the dealers have agreed who you will buy from and for how much.
President of UOKiK Tomasz Chróstny obliged OSM in Koło to change practices unfavourable to milk suppliers.
Are you a supplier of agri-food products and have experienced unfair practices by a retail chain? Let us know! Fill out the survey that UOKiK sent to your trade organization.
President of UOKiK Tomasz Chróstny has obliged SCA PR, the company responsible for purchasing at the Intermarche chain, to change practices that are unfavourable to suppliers of agricultural products and foodstuffs. The challenged practices concerned the establishment of the rules of cooperation during its term and obtaining discounts despite failure to meet the conditions stipulated in the agreement. The company will amend the agreements and will give back the unfairly collected discounts to the contractors.
