Earlier this month, it was reported that Danone was in discussions with both Coca-Cola and UK-based sweets to soft drinks group, Cadbury Schweppes, with a view to a US licensing deal for Evian which saw a 5% drop in sales in the US last year.
US: Danone and Coke reported close to Evian deal
French food and drinks conglomerate, Groupe Danone, and soft drinks giant, Coca-Cola Co., are reportedly close to signing a deal which would see Coca-Cola take over as the licensed importer and distributor for Danone's Evian mineral water brand. Inside sources have also suggested Coke is negotiating to acquire McKesson, Danone's US home and office water delivery business.
April 23, 2002