GERMANY: Arla admits Viöl talks; plays down takeover
By: just-food.com | 27 January 2009
Dairy group Arla Foods has played down reports that the company is planning to buy German dairy firm Viöl - but admitted the two sides had held talks over a possible alliance.
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Dairy group Arla Foods has played down reports that the company is planning to buy German dairy firm Viöl - but admitted the two sides had held talks over a possible alliance.
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