PT Tirta Fresindo Jaya (TFJ), a manufacturer of Bottled Drinking Water (AMDK) under the Le Minerale brand is involved in a dispute in the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) against two of their rivals: PT Tirta Investama (TI is producer of Aqua) and PT Balina Agung Perkasa (BAP is a distributor of Aqua). The dispute was examined after statements from some sellers that Aqua producers and distributors asked them not to sell the Le Minerale brand. The prohibition was even reportedly accompanied by threats and intimidation that meet the allegation of elements of monopolistic practices and unfair business competition. The trial of this dispute has been ongoing since May 2017.To subscribe please click here
