Archives for December 20, 2005

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Wrigley fined for price fixing

By  Peter Stiff

The Romanian Competition Council has fined Wrigley Romania and 26 connected companies €5.5 million for introducing minimum prices on its products, which was seen to be a measure that is in violation of EU law.

Christmeas feature

Anyone for a reindeer roast?

All those who still believe in Santa, stop reading here. For his sledge-pulling reindeer, Dancer, Prancer, and Rudolph, have long been consumed in a tasty stew.

Christmas feature

The sum of chocolate

Chocoholics rejoice: 2005 was the year it became clear chocolate really is good for you. But before Christmas ushers in a race to cram the candy, reflect a moment on where the benefits truly lie, and where they don't.