FINLAND/UK: Raisio acquires Sugar Puffs maker Big Bear
By: just-food.com | 4 February 2011
Finland-based food group Raisio has bought UK-based Big Bear Group, owner of brands like Sugar Puffs cereal, for EUR95.3m (US$130m).
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Finland-based food group Raisio has bought UK-based Big Bear Group, owner of brands like Sugar Puffs cereal, for EUR95.3m (US$130m).
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