Cristal Union to acquire Vermandoise for $1.3bn
French sugar cooperative Cristal Union has agreed to acquire Vermandoise in a deal valued at nearly €1bn ($1.3bn), which would create France's second largest sugar group.
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French sugar cooperative Cristal Union has agreed to acquire Vermandoise in a deal valued at nearly €1bn ($1.3bn), which would create France's second largest sugar group.
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