Chocolate Cartel Conspiracy



(Ottawa, Canada)

Three companies are facing conspiracy charges over their role in fixing chocolate prices in Canada, the Competition Bureau announced Thursday.

The bureau uncovered evidence suggesting that Nestle Canada Inc., Mars Canada Inc. and ITWAL Limited, a network of wholesale distributors, conspired, agreed or arranged to fix prices of Canadian chocolate products – a criminal offence under the Competition Act.

The accused face possible large fines and imprisonment.