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Delivery app iFood's dominance raises concerns of discrimination against benefits operators, Brazil restaurant association says

By Ana Paula Candil ( March 27, 2024, 17:27 GMT | Insight) -- A recent economic study conducted by a Brazilian association of bars and restaurants has brought to light what it says are concerning practices within the market dominated by iFood, Brazil's prominent food delivery platform. The study examines exclusionary practices, cross-subsidization and self-preferencing, shedding light on potential anticompetitive behavior by iFood and its ramifications on the meal delivery and benefits voucher markets. IFood denies allegations of engaging in anticompetitive conduct, saying that there is insufficient evidence and calling for the investigation to be closed. A recent economic study conducted by a Brazilian association of bars and restaurants has brought to light what it says are concerning practices within the market dominated by iFood, Brazil's prominent food delivery platform. The study examines exclusionary practices, cross-subsidization and self-preferencing, shedding light on potential anticompetitive behavior by iFood and its ramifications on the meal delivery and benefits voucher markets....

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