On December 10, news emerged that sources revealed Mondelez International, a snacks and confectioners company, is exploring the acquisition of the well-known usa chocolate producer hershey. This potential trade is expected to create a food giant with total sales of nearly 50 billion dollars. Sources indicated that Mondelez has conducted preliminary talks regarding a possible merger. As of last weekend, Mondelez's market cap was about 84 billion dollars, while hershey's was 35 billion dollars. According to sources, the negotiations are in the early stages, and it remains uncertain whether an agreement will be reached.