Comment - Eastern Europe remains M&A focus for drinks firms
By Michelle Russell | 16 June 2011
With competition heating up in Eastern Europe, the market has risen up the agenda for international soft drinks players.
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With competition heating up in Eastern Europe, the market has risen up the agenda for international soft drinks players.

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