Cases like that of “Bucuria” wouldn’t have existed if sugar market hadn’t been so heavily monopolized, analysts

Cases like the one that happened at the candies factory “Bucuria” wouldn’t have existed if the sugar market hadn’t been so heavily monopolized and concentrated, believes Adrian Lupusor, economic analyst of the think tank “Expert-Grup”. He stated for Info-Prim Neo that the situation may become dangerous when somebody can dictate the rules of the game. “Now there are few players. They can dictate the rules of the game and the situation becomes rather dangerous for consumers. The fact that such a giant company operates on the market and can impose many rules is bothersome as this is against the principles of a market economy,” said Adrian Lupusor. Economic analyst Alexandru Fala, of the Institute for Development and Social Initiative “Viitorul”, said the situation at “Bucuria” was probably caused by the problems existing inside the factory. “The problems derive from inside the company, maybe because of conflicts of interest or economic interests or interests like those witnessed at “Franzeluta”. On the other hand, they may face financial problems, sustain losses and be unable to pay the debts and state taxes and, as a result, cannot buy sugar,” said the analyst. He considers that the factory may suspend its work, but the authorities will find a solution. “Effort will be made to solve the problem as the issue is important for the government’s image,” said Alexandru Fala. He added that it is illegal to inform the employees about the halt only several days beforehand. The press reported lately that the candies factory “Bucuria” is likely to suspend work as it experiences a shortage of sugar.