The Italian Competition Authority cleared a merger in the baby milk sector subject to ceasing to use certain brands and ensuring product availability in the supermarkets (Koninklijke Numico / Mellin)

The operation The transaction will result in the acquisition of sole control over Mellin by way of shares purchase. After examining the operation, the ICA concluded that the proposed operation might have worsened the already weak competition in the market for baby milk. In the ICA's view,