Ferrero, Kellogg and Italian food
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Italy's Ferrero has continued its U.S. spending spree with its proposed acquisition of famous cereal maker WK Kellogg amid wider food manufacturer consolidation.
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Ferrero said the deal would expand its presence in North America and help the company move beyond its candy and snack offerings.
The transaction marks the end of Battle Creek's run as a quintessential company town in Michigan, where the name "Kellogg" graces almost everything.
In one of the most significant acquisitions in the food industry, Italian food giant Ferrero has acquired American cereal giant Kellogg's for $3.1 billion (£2.3 billion), making popular food brands such as Kellogg's Frosted Flakes,
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