3 November 2009 - The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of joint control of Univeg Holding B.V.'s flower and plant activities (Univeg F&P) by Univeg Holding B.V. (Univeg) of The Netherlands and F.lli Cicolella S.p.a (Ciccolella) of Italy.
Univeg is active in the production, import, export, packaging, handling and logistics of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, flowers bulbs, plants and related products, and convenience food. Ciccolella and Univeg F&P grow and sell cut flowers and plants.
The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.