The French competition watchdog, Autorite de la Concurrence, accused the Intermarche supermarket chain of a criminal offense over the sale of Nutella in January for about 30% of its original value, which resulted in altercations in several French shops, local media reported on Friday, February 23.
Intermarche has apologized after its three-day promotion prompted shoving and even full-blown fights in several stores over the Nutella.
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