Major Food Importer Denies Claims of Price Gouging, Market Manipulation

Major food importer Francis Busuttil & Sons denies claims by MEP Alex Agius Saliba that it controls food prices and takes advantage of its market position

The company calls out Agius Saliba for making "unsubstantiated claims" and invites him to engage with them directly

Francis Busuttil & Sons says it does not dictate market prices but works to get the best deals from suppliers to offer consumers competitive pricing

The company refutes allegations that it distinguishes its imported products with stickers or ignores legal requirements

External factors like supply chain issues, weather events, and new EU regulations are driving up costs, forcing adjustments in pricing