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EU extends probe of Dutch dairy group merger

Mon Nov 3, 2008 5:24am EST

BRUSSELS, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The European Commission extended its in-depth investigation on Monday into plans by Dutch dairy groups Friesland Foods and Campina to merge, saying the deal could raise cheese and dairy product prices.

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The EU executive extended its probe by 15 working days, it said in a statement. (Reporting by Darren Ennis, editing by Bate Felix)



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