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European Commission says price-fixing lawsuit against farmed salmon giants is compromising its investigation

The commission has asked the court to deny the US plaintiffs suing Mowi, Grieg, Cermaq and SalMar access to its 'black-listed' evidence that is part of the EU's ongoing investigation.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. The European Commission is asking to keep documents pertaining to an investigation of Norwegian salmon farmers from being disclosed in a class-action US lawsuit.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. The European Commission is asking to keep documents pertaining to an investigation of Norwegian salmon farmers from being disclosed in a class-action US lawsuit.Foto: Shutterstock
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Published 19 July 2021, 05:00Updated 19 July 2021, 11:59