FRANCE/JAPAN: Danone will not go hostile on Yakult

By Dean Best | 6 February 2013

Danone has confirmed it will not make a hostile move to up its stake in Japanese probiotic drinks group Yakult Honsha.

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Danone has confirmed it will not make a hostile move to up its stake in Japanese probiotic drinks group Yakult Honsha.

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