just the facts: Diamond and Kettle
By: Katy Askew | 26 February 2010
Diamond Foods announced yesterday (25 February) that it has struck a deal to buy Kettle Foods from private-equity group Lion Capital.
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Diamond Foods announced yesterday (25 February) that it has struck a deal to buy Kettle Foods from private-equity group Lion Capital.

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