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Kraft Heinz Withdraws Unilever Bid

Polman warns of foodmaker's cost-cutting culture.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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After being criticized by Unilever's CEO, Kraft Heinz officially withdrew its $143 billion offer to purchase the world's No. 2 FMCG company. The Wall Street Journal reported that Unilever CEO Paul Polman warned investors and board members that a culture of cost-cutting at Kraft could damage Unilever’s brands. Polman also said Kraft, which sells products like Velveeta and Jell-O, had a lack of experience in personal-care and household goods, reported the Journal, which quoted peo...

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