The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Kraft Foods, that omnipotent producer of most every type of edible substance (good or otherwise), is set to acquire Cadbury PLC. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because Cadbury’s claim to fame is none other than those little round eggs of sweetness that you go hunting for every Easter.
So yes, after nearly 200-years of steadfast independence, Great Britain’s most famous confectioner is set to turn the keys over. If you’ve been following the news, you might have heard how vicious things have been. Still, after 4-months of quibbling, it looks like the two sides are ready to settle things.
If you want all the “smart persons” stuff, check out the article. They also have a little timeline that seems useful.