Belgian confectioner Sweet Products 'in talks to acquire French peer Cemoi'
Sweet Products, the privately-owned Belgium-based chocolate producer, is said to be in talks to buy a French peer.
Sweet Products, the privately-owned Belgium-based chocolate producer, is said to be in talks to buy a French peer.
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