Nullity of an exclusive purchasing agreement for excessive duration
On 28 February 2025, the Bourges Court of Appeal annulled a six-year exclusive purchasing contract between a café operator and a wholesaler. As the non-compete obligation exceeded the five-year limit under EU rules, the agreement was deemed contrary to competition law and void.
New informal guidelines from the French Competition Authority for sustainable development
In January 2025, the French Competition Authority reviewed the COVALO agroecology project, warning of risks like exclusion, data-sharing, and market distortion. The case shows that green initiatives must still align with competition rules.
Fight against food waste – a priority for companies
Since the Garot law of 2016, reinforced with the AGEC law, dated February 10th, 2020, agri-food industries must commit to fight against food waste. The aim is to reduce, sort and recycle waste, in priority in the sectors of mass catering and mass retail.
No sudden termination of commercial relations
On 19 March 2025, the French Supreme Court ruled that Décathlon’s 35-month notice and gradual order reduction did not constitute a “brutal breach,” confirming that long notice periods can justify phased contract terminations.
