Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Godrej? Why?

It’s like promising to marry your girlfriend and then marrying someone else. Hershey, the world’s leading chocolate producer, after a succinct romance with Amul, tied the knot with Godrej Beverages & Foods Ltd. (GBFL); leaving Amul stranded. Hershey will now buy 51% stake in GBFL for around $55 million.

Amul’s loss is indeed great, since cutting- edge advantages like superior technology access, global recognition & access to Hershey’s worldwide distribution network will now go to GBFL. Richard H. Lenny, Chairman, President & CEO, Hershey, says, “India is an important growth market with tremendous longterm potential... Hershey & Godrej will create a powerful partnership...”

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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2006

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