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Kraft invests £50m in Cadbury production - but 200 jobs will go

Kraft is to invest £50 million in Cadbury's manufacturing operations – but new hi-tech working will see 200 jobs lost across the country.Read

Government committee still concerned by Kraft takeover of Cadbury

A powerful Commons committee has warned it still has “significant concerns” about Kraft’s takeover of Birmingham-based chocolate-maker Cadbury.Read

Kraft chief Rosenfeld expected to visit Cadbury's Birmingham HQ

The chief executive of food giant Kraft is believed to be planning her first visit to Cadbury's main UK factory in Birmingham since the US firm's controversial takeover of the chocolate-maker.Read

MPs accuse Kraft of acting 'irresponsibly' in Cadbury takeover

US food giant Kraft was accused today of acting "irresponsibly" over its pledge to keep open a Cadbury factory, which it broke after completing the takeover of the British chocolate-maker.Read

Unions demand Kraft chiefs meet Cadbury workers in Birmingham

Union leaders today called on the chief executive of food giant Kraft to meet Cadbury workers in the wake of a report by MPs criticising the firm over its takeover of the chocolate-maker.Read

Kraft issues apology over Cadbury factory closure

US food giant Kraft today issued a public apology for raising hopes that a doomed Cadbury factory could be saved and issued a two-year guarantee on jobs after facing a furious attack over its controversial takeover of the chocolate-maker.Read

MPs to question Kraft over Cadbury takeover

A committee of MPs will meet next month to investigate the controversial takeover of chocolate firm Cadbury by US food giant Kraft, it was confirmed today.Read

Kraft profits treble as it passes 90% ownership of Cadbury shares

Kraft Foods has reported a three-fold increase in quarterly profits – as the company passed the barrier of 90 per cent of acceptances from Cadbury shareholders in its takeover bid.Read

MPs to hold inquiry into Cadbury takeover

MPs are to hold an inquiry into the takeover of Cadbury by US food giant Kraft and the controversial move to close a factory with the loss of 400 jobs.Read

Ferrero rules itself out of Cadbury takeover race

Italian confectioner Ferrero has ruled itself out of the Cadbury takeover race after last week's recommended £11.9 billion bid from US food giant Kraft.Read

Hershey announces it will not make a counter bid for Cadbury

US CHOCOLATE firm Hershey cleared the way for Kraft’s £11.9 billion takeover of Cadbury after it said it would not make a counter-bid.Read

Lord Mandelson seeks meeting with Kraft over Cadbury

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has told peers that he has asked for a meeting with the chief executive of Kraft following the US food giant's takeover of Cadbury which will affect workers in Birmingham.Read

Birmingham MPs 'worried' for future of Cadbury if Kraft bid succeeds

Birmingham's Labour MPs have said they are "very concerned" about the prospect of Cadbury accepting Kraft's takeover bid.Read

Birmingham MPs 'worried' for future of Cadbury if Kraft bid succeeds

Birmingham's Labour MPs have said they are "very concerned" about the prospect of Cadbury accepting Kraft's takeover bid.Read

Kraft debts could cause huge Cadbury job losses, warns Unite

Union leaders today described the successful bid for Cadbury as a "sad day" for UK manufacturing and voiced fears for the future of thousands of jobs.Read

Kraft debts could cause huge Cadbury job losses, warns Unite

Union leaders today described the successful bid for Cadbury as a "sad day" for UK manufacturing and voiced fears for the future of thousands of jobs.Read

Questions remain over Kraft's intentions for Cadbury

Kraft said its Cadbury takeover would create a "global confectionery leader", but its apparent victory in the bitter battle will raise questions over its intentions for the UK business.Read

Questions remain over Kraft's intentions for Cadbury

Kraft said its Cadbury takeover would create a "global confectionery leader", but its apparent victory in the bitter battle will raise questions over its intentions for the UK business.Read

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce calls for Kraft to respect Cadbury's heritage

Birmingham’s long association with Cadbury must not be diminished in the wake of the company’s possible takeover by Kraft, according to business leaders in the region.Read

Cadbury chairman Roger Carr's defiance is broken by Kraft

Until today, Cadbury chairman Roger Carr has been the public face in a robust defence of the iconic UK firm.Read