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How the Oetker Family Lost a Food Empire to a Power Struggle
This episode tells the inside story of the Oetker family, the German food dynasty behind Dr. Oetker baking powder, pizza, and a massive conglomerate. In 2021, the death of the family patriarch Albert Oetker set off a bitter boardroom battle between his eight children over control of a $17 billion empire spanning food, shipping, and luxury hotels. Lucas explains how the family's notorious secrecy and lack of a clear succession plan led to a messy public feud that ultimately forced the sale of the iconic chemical division and reshaped the company forever. Luna asks whether the Oetker saga…
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