Novartis, Quaker Oats plan venture

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Novartis AG and Quaker Oats Co. are forming a joint venture in the functional foods industry. The joint venture will be named Altus Foods Co.

Joint ventures, Organizational history, Management, Novartis AG, Quaker Oats Co., OAT, Functional foods, Altus Food Co., NOUZ

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U.S. regulators plan to stop Heinz from Milnot bid

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HJ Heinz Co.'s attempts to acquire BeechNut Products from Milnot Holding Corp. are being challenged by antitrust regulators in the US. Heinz is planning to acquire BeechNut for $185 million (195.4 million euros).

Baby Food, Specialty Canning, Public affairs, Canned specialties, Cases, Antitrust law, Baby foods, Baby foods industry, H.J. Heinz Co., HNZ, BeechNut Products, Milnot Holding Corp.

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Nestle is in advanced talks to purchase Ralston Purina

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Nestle SA is engaged in advanced talks to acquire Ralston Purina Co. Nestle is talking to acquire Ralston for almost $10 billion (10.5 billion euros).

Foreign operations, Nestle S.A., Ralston Purina Co., RAL

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