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Article

3 Jul 2003

Author:
Michael Harrison, Independent [UK]

Obesity litigants may target Cadbury

Cadbury Schweppes, the UK soft drinks and snacks giant, is the European food manufacturer most at risk of being sued by consumers claiming that its products contribute to obesity, according to a research report by JP Morgan...The research lists Hershey, the US manufacturer..., as most exposed to the obesity risk, followed by Cadbury, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Kraft, which is owned by Philip Morris. Unilever...ranks 11th.