Hershey and Mars have reportedly been hit with lawsuits linked to
their alleged involvement in a price-fixing scheme in the United States.
Three lawsuits have been served against Hershey, Mars and other
confectionery makers, said the Associated Press on January 5. The legal
action comes just weeks after the Justice Department began an inquiry
into how chocolate makers in the country set prices. Last month,
Canada's Competition Bureau served warrants on several major
manufacturers, including Hershey and Mars, requiring them to surrender
information on their pricing policies. The lawsuits were filed in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Newark, New Jersey, AP said.
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