ESTONIA/JAPAN: Liviko acquires stake in Hanza Trading Co
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 17 June 2010
Estonian alcohol producer, Liviko, has acquired a 50% stake in Japanese drinks import and distribution business Hanza Trading.
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Estonian alcohol producer, Liviko, has acquired a 50% stake in Japanese drinks import and distribution business Hanza Trading.

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