Hershey buying out minority shareholders in Indian venture
Hershey Co. said it agreed to buy out the minority shareholders in its loss-making Indian candy and beverage venture for an undisclosed sum, clearing the decks for the American firm to compete on its own in a market dominated by rivals Kraft Foods Inc. and Nestle SA
Business Week reports that Hershey Co. is stepping up efforts to prepare a bid for Cadbury Plc and plans to make a decision after Kraft Foods Inc.'s final offer for the UK chocolate maker, according to people with knowledge of the matter.