Spain’s competition watchdog has launched a probe into alleged price-fixing on rice among suppliers.

SOS Corporacion Alimentaria and Ebro Puleva are among those being investigated, according to a filing released yesterday (4 March) by the Comisión Nacional de la Competencia (CNC).

The CNC decided to investigate following a complaint from a farmers’ association in Valencia.

SOS refused to be drawn on the announcement when contacted by just-food, while Ebro said it would not comment on “pending proceedings”.