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- ↑ Boal, Catherine (19 July 2008). "Honey Monster teams up with Big Bear". bakeryandsnacks.com. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ↑ Raisio completes capture of Sugar Puffs owner Big Bear
- ↑ Valeo Foods Group agrees €100 million acquisition of Raisio Plc’s confectionery division
