The Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has conducted a field investigation into allegations of bid rigging involving CJ Freshway, a food distribution and service company.
According to industry sources, KFTC officials visited CJ Freshway's facilities from October 20 to 22 to carry out the investigation. CJ Freshway, a subsidiary of CJ Group, is the leading food distribution company in South Korea, supplying food products to schools, government agencies, and corporate cafeterias.
The KFTC is reportedly examining whether CJ Freshway coordinated with other companies to participate in the bidding process for food supplies.
A KFTC official stated, "We cannot confirm the specifics of the investigation or the details of the case."
In response, a representative from CJ Freshway said, "While there has been an investigation at our local offices, the allegations of collusion are completely unfounded. We have sufficiently clarified that there are no grounds for suspicion during the investigation process."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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