Ferrero short-listed for auction of Campbell Soup's international business - source

Ferrero short-listed for auction of Campbell Soup's international business - source
FILE PHOTO: Jars of Nutella chocolate-hazelnut paste is seen in this picture illustration taken October 22, 2017. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini Copyright Stefano Rellandini(Reuters)
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MILAN (Reuters) - Nutella maker Ferrero has been shortlisted to take part in the second round of Campbell Soup Co's <CPB.N> auction of its international business, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

The Italian confectionery group is competing with U.S. food companies Kraft Heinz Co <KHC.O> and Mondelez International Inc <MDLZ.O>.

Private equity firms Bain Capital LP, KKR <KKR.N> and FinTrek Capital Hong Kong Ltd were also admitted to the second round of bids, sources told Reuters last month, adding the sale could fetch close to $3 billion (£2.3 billion).

The international portfolio of Campbell Soup includes its Australian biscuit brand Arnott's and Danish baked snacks maker Kelsen Group.

"Ferrero, which has already a plant in Australia, is interested in Arnott's brand and factories," the source said.

Ferrero declined to comment on the issue.

(Reporting by Francesca Landini; editing by Agnieszka Flak)

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