A majority stake in Harrogate Spring Water will be acquired by the French food company Danone. Sitemap | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy & Cookies. Danone has agreed a deal to acquire a majority stake in the company through a UK subsidiary. This move will expand our offering in the UK and help to meet growing demand in sparkling water and on-the-go consumption. Danone will acquire a majority stake in Harrogate Spring Water - one of the UK’s fastest growing bottled waters – adding the premium brand to a portfolio that includes evian, Volvic and Font Vella. “Danone’s heritage and strength lies in doing business in a responsible way: one that recognises the importance of sustainable growth alongside a commitment to protect our planet, promote health and value the people within our company and those we partner with.
Harrogate Spring Water’s history goes back to 1571 and was first bottled in 1740, making it Britain's oldest bottled water. The Cain family, the current shareholders of Harrogate Water, will remain as minority shareholders. For further information regarding Insider events, please use the contact details below: T: 0161 907 9758 Danone and Harrogate Water today announced that they have entered into a share purchase agreement under which Danone will acquire a majority stake in Harrogate Water. This move will expand our offering in the UK and help to meet growing demand in sparkling water and on-the-go consumption.". Danone and Harrogate Water today announced that they have entered into a share purchase agreement under which Danone will (through a UK subsidiary) acquire a majority stake in Harrogate Water. France-based food and drink company Danone, through its UK subsidiary, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK bottled water firm Harrogate Water. James Cain, Harrogate Water CEO, added: “We are delighted to have found the right partner to take Harrogate Water forward on its journey, while respecting and celebrating our history and heritage. James Cain will join the management team of Danone Waters UK and continue to lead the Harrogate Water business.
Danone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK-based bottled water company Harrogate Water for an undisclosed sum. Read about how we use cookies or how you may control them in our. Results will appear on the next page. "This is a great investment for the town of Harrogate and the Yorkshire region.
Read about how we use cookies or how you may control them in our updated privacy policy and cookie policy. E: andrew.slim@newsco.com, © Newsco Insider Limited | Registered in England and Wales with Number 02709518 rights reserved Danone will acquire the stake in the company through its Danone Waters UK & Ireland subsidiary, and the addition of the Harrogate Spring Water brand expands Danone’s existing bottled water range, which already includes major brands such as Evian and Volvic. A majority stake in Harrogate Water is set to be acquired by an international food group. James Cain, Harrogate Water chief executive, said: "Danone and Harrogate Water have a shared ethos and approach to community and sustainability.
We are incredibly proud to become part of the Danone family, and are excited about the benefits this will bring to Harrogate as we continue to produce one of the world’s finest natural source waters from the original British spa town, for everyone to enjoy. Danone’s existing UK bottled water range includes the Volvic and Evian brands, which are operated by the company’s Danone Waters UK & Ireland subsidiary.
As a family business, we are all about our people; our colleagues, partners and customers. Harrogate Water is the owner of the water brand … Danone has agreed a deal to acquire a majority stake in the company through a UK subsidiary. Danone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK-based bottled water company Harrogate Water for an undisclosed sum. Would you like to be interviewed by FoodBev Media or share a recent innovation with us? Type in the area above to perform a search. The completion of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. We use cookies to make your experience better. Click the ‘OKAY‘ button at the top right of this panel to accept or click here for more information. Together with the team at Danone we are confident we will continue this success, with a considered, like-minded approach.”. Harrogate owns water brand Harrogate Spring Water and charitable water brand Thirsty Planet. James Cain, Harrogate Water CEO (left) with James Pearson, managing director of Danone Waters UK & Ireland (right). As a family-business, we are all about our people; our colleagues, partners and customers. Harrogate Spring Water can trace its history back to 1571 when Queen Elizabeth I's physician first discovered the spring and the water has been bottled since 1740. Harrogate Water is the owner of the British bottled water brand Harrogate Spring Water, as well as the charitable water brand Thirsty Planet.