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Sonoco under investigation amid competition concerns after Weidenhammer acquisition
2015-01-14 22:35:42| Paper - Topix.net
The UK Government Competition and Markets Authority has started an investigation after it found Sonoco's acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group gives rise to 'a realistic prospect of a substantial lessening of competition'. Sonoco and Weidenhammer both manufacture and supply composite cans for food products such as gravy granules, chocolate powder, crisps, crackers and coffee.
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