Companies To Buy Japanese Frozen Food Maker

Japan Tobacco Inc. and and instant noodle maker Nissin Food Products Co. plan to jointly acquire struggling Katokichi Co.

Nov 20th, 2007
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan Tobacco Inc. and instant noodle maker Nissin Food Products Co. plan to jointly acquire struggling frozen food firm Katokichi Co., sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
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