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Oct 2024
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Savory Snacks: Mars Inc.'s acquisition o...

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
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Mars Inc., known for its chocolate products like Mars bars and M&Ms, is making a major move into the savory snack market. With a $35.9 billion deal to acquire Kellanova, Mars is positioning itself to compete with industry giants like PepsiCo. This acquisition could reshape the savory snack landscape and help Mars diversify beyond its traditional chocolate-ba ... Show More
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