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Chocolate Makers Face Sticky Probe

US and Canada investigate possible price-fixing

By Zach Samalin, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 20, 2007 5:25 PM CST

(Newser) – Following a similar investigation in Canada last month, the Justice Department has launched a probe into possible price-fixing in the US chocolate industry. The suspects form a rich, creamy lineup: M&M maker Mars acknowledged it has been contacted by the DOJ, the Wall Street ... Read full story »

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Chocolate Makers Face Sticky Probe

US and Canada investigate possible price-fixing

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