European Union: Announced EU Commission investigation into the online food delivery sector

On 21 November 2023, the European Commission announced that it had conducted unannounced inspections at companies in two Member States involved in online food, groceries, and consumer goods ordering and delivery. The investigation was opened due to concerns that these companies may have breached EU antitrust rules, specifically relating to cartels and restrictive business practices as outlined in Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The Commission noted that its leniency program offers potential immunity or reduced fines for companies that disclose involvement in a cartel and assist in the investigation.