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Market questions in France’s Cristal Union and Lesaffre Frères decision
Sources checked
- 01Follow the beet to the factory
The regulator examined supply near Nangis because beet is perishable and transport adds cost. Source 1
- 02Compare industrial sugar suppliers
The authority included rivalry from France and neighbouring countries. Source 2
- 03Check the other product separately
The decision also considered molasses, a by-product of sugar production. Source 1
- 04Read the clearance outcome
The authority authorised the acquisition without conditions. Source 2
The authority examined the local supply of beet and the wider market for the processed product.
Market questions in France’s Cristal Union and Lesaffre Frères decision
The table describes market boundaries and conclusions used in Decision 25-DCC-201. The 30-kilometre distance is an average collection distance discussed by the authority.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar beet supply | Local | The market investigation supported examining factory catchment areas. | Source 1 |
| Nangis collection comparison | About 30 kilometres on average | The closest Cristal Union processing plant was more than 80 kilometres from Nangis. | Source 2 |
| Industrial sugar supply | Wider than France | The regulator considered rivals in France and neighbouring countries. | Source 2 |
| Molasses production | Combined share under 25% | The decision put the increment below two percentage points. | Source 1 |
| Acquisition clearance | 29 August 2025 | The authority approved the transaction without conditions. | Source 1 |