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Israel's Competition Authority Imposes Monopoly Regulations on Carmel Wineries

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First reported by Calcalist · 57 minutes ago

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Israel's Competition Authority has imposed monopoly regulations on Carmel Wineries due to its dominant market share in grape juice and kosher wine. The company must comply with strict competition laws while awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on a contested merger. Carmel also agrees to forgo appeals if the court upholds the monopoly status.

01Carmel Wineries faces expanded monopoly regulations in grape juice and kosher wine markets.
02The Competition Authority considers Carmel a monopolist controlling over half the market supply.
03Carmel must comply with Economic Competition Law provisions pending Supreme Court merger appeal.
04The company is designated a "large supplier" with restrictions on pricing and shelf placement.
05If the Supreme Court upholds monopoly status, Carmel will waive rights to hearings or appeals.
06The consent order is open for 30 days of public comments on the Competition Authority website.

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