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Minn. jury begins deliberating in Petters trial

The fate of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters is in the hands of a jury.... (more)

Peet's raises offer for Diedrich to $265 million

Plain Dealer (Cleveland), The | 16 minutes ago

Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc., hoping for a stake in the growing single-serve coffee brewing market, on Monday boosted its bid for a wholesale roaster and distributor by 24 percent.... (more)

Campbell Soup, Peet's Coffee & Tea are big movers

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas) | 17 minutes ago

The Associated Press NEW YORK ? The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: LDK Solar Co., up 55 cents at $8.55 The Chinese maker of solar energy equipment reported a drop in earnings but said rising demand should boost its fourth-quarter revenue.... (more)

Kraft weighs higher Cadbury bid if rival takeover offers emerge

Financial Express (India), The | 18 minutes ago

Kraft Foods Inc may raise its offer for British chocolatier Cadbury Plc or offer more cash in its bid if rival takeover offers emerge, a source familiar with the situation said on Sunday.... (more)

Brynwood Partners VI buys Balance Bar from Kraft

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas) | 1 hour 7 minutes ago

The Associated Press GREENWICH, Conn. ? Brynwood Partners VI LP, a private investment firm in Greenwich, Conn., said Monday it bought energy bar company Balance Bar Co.... (more)

Campbell's Q1 Marketing Down, Net Earnings Up

MediaPost Communications | 1 hour 9 minutes ago

Campbell Soup Company reported a 14% increase in adjusted net earnings per share in its first fiscal 2010 quarter, up to $0.87 versus $0.76 in the same period last year, despite an overall sales decline of 2% and a 3% decline in U.S. soup sales.... (more)

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