NEW YORK (Reuters) - HJ Heinz could become an acquisition target once credit markets come unstuck, financial newspaper Barron's said on Sunday.
Heinz shares, which currently trade at around $36, could ultimately fetch up to $60 or $70 each if the likes of Nestle
Even without an acquisition bid, the paper said Pittsburgh-based Heinz's shares have the potential to rise around 30 percent to $45 this year as the stock has fallen about 27 percent in the last six months, compared with a 10 percent drop at other food companies.
(Reporting by Yinka Adegoke, editing by Maureen Bavdek)