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Dorset Cereals Ownership
Who owns Dorset Cereals?
Dorset Cereals is owned by Wellness Foods. It was acquired on March 15, 2008.
Was Dorset Cereals formerly PE-backed?
Yes. Dorset Cereals was formerly owned by 1 private investor.
Dorset Cereals Business Overview
Where is Dorset Cereals headquartered?
Dorset Cereals is headquartered in Dorchester, United Kingdom.
What sector is Dorset Cereals in?
Dorset Cereals is a food company.
When was Dorset Cereals founded?
Dorset Cereals was founded in 1985.
Food M&A Summary in 2008
Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, food ranked 13 in number of deals in 2008. The largest food acquisition in 2008 was Wrigley Jr. Company - which was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway for $23.0B.
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