Mars, the makers of M&M’s, announced a deal to acquire US firm Wrigley’s, best known for its chewing gum, for about $23 billion.
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Mars is best known for its Milky Way, Snickers, Starburst and M&Ms.
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Wrigley’s principal brands include Spearmint Gum, Juicy Fruit and Orbit.
Billionaire Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway is helping finance the transaction.