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Article

28 Mar 2003

Author:
Samantha Tonkin, swissinfo

Multinationals tighten grip on bottled water

Switzerland’s Nestlé is one firm set on expanding its share of the world’s bottled water market. But critics say that by tapping sources of fresh water, multinationals are squeezing local communities and monopolising what should be a public good. [refers also to Danone, Coca Cola, Pepsico]