Chemicals maker DuPont (DD.N) is close to a deal to buy Danish food ingredients giant Danisco (DCO.CO) for more than $5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. A deal is to be announced as early as Monday, the paper said. Danisco makes food ingredients and enzymes for use in ice cream and soft drinks. DuPont and Danisco could not immediately be reached for comment.
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