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Yoghurt maker Chobani buys coffee firm in $900m deal

Chobani, which is the number one Greek yoghurt maker in the US, has bought ready-to-drink coffee maker La Colombe for $900m, as it seeks to broaden out its beverage unit. La Colombe will continue to operate as an independent brand, the companies said.

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