Cadbury Schweppes plans to sell Monkhill

10/04/06 Cadbury Schweppes announces that it intends to sell its Monkhill business, which principally manufactures sugar confectionery and popcorn for the UK market. It is intended that the sale of Monkhill will include four manufacturing plants and one distribution depot in the UK. In 2005, Monkhill's revenue was approximately £80 million. 

Cadbury Schweppes expects to agree the sale of Monkhill by the end of 2006.

Cadbury Schweppes is the world's largest confectionery company and has strong regional beverages businesses in North America and Australia. With origins stretching back over 200 years, today Cadbury Schweppes' products - which include brands such as Cadbury, Schweppes, Halls, Trident, Dr Pepper, Snapple, Trebor, Dentyne, Bubblicious and Bassett - are enjoyed in almost every country around the world.  The Group employs around 50,000 people.

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