Kraft determined in pursuit of Cadbury

US food giant Kraft has said it hopes to keep open Cadbury's Somerdale facility near Bristol in England, which is scheduled to close in early 2010, saying it will remain "financially disciplined" in its £10.2bn (€11.6bn) pursuit of the chocolate maker.

The firm was attempting to dampen down hopes for a bidding war for the firm after Cadbury snubbed its surprise approach.