French food company Danone has purchased a 5% stake in China’s largest dairy foods company, Shanghai Bright Dairy and Food.

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According to the Dairy giant the share sale was part of the company’s preparation for a listing on the domestic stock exchange. The deal is also expected to bring advantages to the French giant, who described it as a joining of forces in the yoghurt and dairy dessert sector. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed

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