Snacks & Candy

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Snacks & Candy

Diamond Foods to Acquire Kettle Foods

Chip line joins Emerald nuts, Pop Secret popcorn in snack portfolio

Snacks & Candy

In the Mix

Brand extensions create multiple opportunities for new trials in snacks

7-Eleven Inc. stores are now introducing a richer, fudgier icing for its chocolate-covered donut.

Carr, Stitzer, Bonfield step down as Kraft acquires control of confectioner

Most consumers to spend same or less for food, drinks; snacks greatest opportunity

Products

Will not compete with Kraft for U.K. confectioner

$19.5 billion deal will create company with 40 major candy, gum brands

Has until January 23 to make offer

Rival Cadbury bid fizzles, strengthening Kraft's position

Kraft calls defense "underwhelming"

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