Brussels, 31/10/2001 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has granted clearance to the proposed acquisition by Cadbury Schweppes (United Kingdom) of the soft drinks brands and related businesses of Pernod Ricard (France). Both companies are active in the soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages sector. While there are some overlaps between the parties' activities in carbonated soft drinks, still drinks and fruit juices, particularly in France, the Commission concluded that overall the...