FRUCOR BEVERAGES, the New Zealand market leader in fruit juice and drinks has accepted the take over bid by the French group DANONE (it was the highest offer it received, of 2.35 New Zealand dollars per share). DANONE offer, which will be finalised on 18 January and is conditional on obtaining 90% of FRUCOR's capital. The main shareholder BAIN CAPITAL has already provided 37.6% of capital.