Bloomberg/Businessweek reports that Lance Inc. and Diamond Foods Inc. are among the bidders for premium potato-chip maker Kettle Foods, referring to people familiar with the matter.
PepsiCo Inc. is also bidding, said the people, who asked not to be named because the talks are private. A deal may be announced in the next 30 days, one of the people said.
Lance, Diamond Foods reported to bid for Kettle Foods
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