FRANCE/JAPAN: Danone linked with water sale to Kirin, Asahi
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 10 November 2010
Danone has entered talks with Japanese drinks companies, thought to include Kirin Holdings and Asahi Breweries, over the sale of its water businesss, according to a report.
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Danone has entered talks with Japanese drinks companies, thought to include Kirin Holdings and Asahi Breweries, over the sale of its water businesss, according to a report.

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