2 conclusions contents page the reference 8 main parties and rationale for merger glucose syrups blends their supply 9 establishing jurisdiction 12 markets affected 13 product market geographic 16 imports exports 17 location of transport between plants customers 21 cost advantages continental 25 reliability just in time deliveries 26 pricing issues conclusion on definition 27 public interest 28 competitive position before 29 following 31 benefits 33 34 7 1 19 february 2002 secretary state acting advice director general fair trading dgft referred to this commission investigation report under provisions act acquisition cerestar part montedison group by cargill a press release accompanying said that proposed raised competition concerns relating uk see appendix we were asked