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Acon Investments acquires controlling stake in US confectionery brand YumEarth

The private equity firm has purchased the organic sweets maker with Spain-based Fini Company taking a strategic minority stake. YumEarth sells allergen-free products through 30,000 retail outlets including Target and Walmart.

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