NETHERLANDS: Watchdogs approve Arla’s Nijkerk buy
By: just-food.com | 5 May 2009
The European Commission and the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) have approved Arla Foods' acquisition of Friesland Foods Fresh Nijkerk from FrieslandCampina.
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The European Commission and the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) have approved Arla Foods' acquisition of Friesland Foods Fresh Nijkerk from FrieslandCampina.

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