Groupe Danone agrees Chilean deal

French Groupe Danone has signed an agreement with Vialat to acquire 70% of its fresh dairy activity in Chile. Vialat, owned by the Bethia Group, will retain 30% of the business.

Danone has been active in Chile since the beginning of 2006 with products imported from Argentina such as Activia and Yogurisimo. Vialat’s fresh dairy business had