“We’ve got at least 10 days to two weeks of potential drama before you can declare the accident over,” said Michael Friedlander, who worked as a nuclear plant operator for 13 years.

"We've got at least 10 days to two weeks of potential drama before you can declare the accident over," said Michael Friedlander, who worked as a nuclear plant operator for 13 years.

In dealing with potential rivals, satisfying Cadbury's board and soothing Mr Buffet, Kraft's boss has proved she is a deft operator.