date:Nov 13, 2013
On November 12, Gerber Emig's shareholders announced the merger with Refresco to create leading European bottler of soft drinks, juices and fruit juices for retailers and branded players.
The new combined venture will be called Refresco Gerber. It follows the approval of the European Competition Commission on 4 October 2013.
The Commission's approval to the merger is conditional on the sale of Gerber Emig's factory in Waibstadt, Germany.
Gerber Emig shareholders own 27.5% of the shares in the