Two companies of the Roullier group face lawsuits

The French farmers union of Brittany have instigated a lawsuit against two companies of the group Roullier who was convicted in 2010 for anti-competitive practices with phosphates for animal feed. "Two French companies belonging to the group Roullier, CFPR and TIMAB, took part in the cartel and was fined nearly €60 million (US$79.6 million) The end users of phosphates incorporated into the animal feeds, the farmers, were the victims of this agreement. "

"Given the importance of livestock in our area, the FRSEA of Brittany has decided to pursue legal action against TIMAB and CFPR order to recognize the crime committed by these companies against Brittany livestock breeders". Read more ...