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APR 29

Niche candymakers fall in shadow of Wrigley-Mars deal

Chicago Tribune, April 29, 2008 — Henry Rich kept a low profile Monday as he passed out samples of his top-selling mint mojito breath lozenges at the Global Food & Style Expo trade show in McCormick Place, but he knows Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. is on the trail of his tiny business.

Categories: Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy
Tags: Mammes, Mars, Oral Fixation, Wrigley, M&A, niche brands

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