David Sprinkle

How will Lindt’s acquisition of Russell Stover change the U.S. premium chocolate segment?

Packaged Facts’ Research Director analyzes the merger

July 23, 2014

The acquisition will firmly establish Lindt as the No. 3 chocolate candy manufacturer in the U.S. market—still behind Hershey and Mars, but now firmly ahead of Swiss rival and global food leader Nestlé.

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David Sprinkle

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How will Lindt’s acquisition of Russell Stover change the U.S. premium chocolate segment?

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