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Mars seeks bigger piece of snack market via Kellanova acquisition
MCLEAN, VA. — In one big transaction, Mars Inc. is set to transform its candy-based snack business into a diverse portfolio anchored in grain-based baked foods through its planned acquisition of Kellanova. The $35.9 billion deal, announced Aug. 14, would …