Huhtamaki to launch an appeal against the European Commission's decision on anticompetitive behavior in the markets of plastic trays used for retail packaging

In June 2015, the European Commission announced the outcome of its investigations concerning alleged anticompetitive behavior in the markets of plastic trays used for retail packaging of fresh food during years 2000-2008.

The European Commission found certain of Huhtamaki's former operations to have been involved in anticompetitive practices. The concerned operations are no longer part of Huhtamaki as they were part of the Group's rigid consumer goods business in Europe that was closed down or divested in years 2006 and 2010. Based on infringements in North-West Europe and France during years 2002-2006 the European Commission has imposed a EUR 15.6 million fine on Huhtamaki.

Huhtamaki has examined the European Commission's decision and decided to launch an appeal against the decision before the General Court of the European Union.