The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a modified final
order settling charges that the $28-billion merger of Delhaize Group
NV/SA and Koninklijke Ahold N.V. would be anticompetitive. In re
Koninklije Ahold N.V., No. C-4588 (F.T.C., order entered October 14,
2016). According to the modified order, the companies must divest 81
stores—including locations of Giant, Hannaford, Martin’s, Food Lion and
Stop & Shop—to seven companies before merging.

 

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For decades, manufacturers, distributors and retailers at every link in the food chain have come to Shook, Hardy & Bacon to partner with a legal team that understands the issues they face in today's evolving food production industry. Shook attorneys work with some of the world's largest food, beverage and agribusiness companies to establish preventative measures, conduct internal audits, develop public relations strategies, and advance tort reform initiatives.

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