EU extends probe of Dutch dairy group merger

Mon Nov 3, 2008 5:24am EST
 
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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.

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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