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UK competition authority warns Whitby Seafoods' planned scampi acquisition 'could push up prices'

UK authorities say lessening of competition would likely result in higher prices and reduced product quality for foodservice customers.

Whitby Seafoods is currently the largest UK supplier of breaded scampi to foodservice customers such as pubs, restaurants, and fish and chip shops by some distance, holding a market share close to 90 percent.
Whitby Seafoods is currently the largest UK supplier of breaded scampi to foodservice customers such as pubs, restaurants, and fish and chip shops by some distance, holding a market share close to 90 percent.Photo: Whitby Seafoods/Instagram
Published 5 October 2023, 11:01Updated 5 October 2023, 13:11
Whitby SeafoodsUnited KingdomUKLaura WhittleScampi