Mars has closed a $23 billion deal to buy Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., combining gum and chocolate candy giants into the world's largest candy maker. Before the deal, Britain's Cadbury held the top spot. ...
... The deal brings together household names: Wrigley, a landmark in Chicago where the company began in 1891, and Mars, the privately held maker of Snickers and Skittles and M&Ms — the candy-coated chocolates that are the world's best-selling chocolate candy brand.
Read: Mars, Wrigley close $23 billion deal, create giant; by MARC LEVY; on Chron.com
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