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Description: In a major development in the food industry, Kraft Foods Group and Heinz Co. are merging their operations to create a single company with $28 billion in revenue. Warren Buffet proclaimed to play a role in setting-up the merger. There seems to be a major shake-up on the cards for the packaged food business.

Source: CBC

Date: March 25, 2015

Video and Text Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2660719466/

Questions for Discussion:

  1. What are the possible reasons behind this merger?
  2. Discuss future scenario for the packaged food business?
  3. Will the merger help the two companies? Why or Why not?
  4. What is the likely fallout of the merger for the employees?

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