Could Contaminated Water Dull Perrier’s Sparkle?
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Perrier, the popular French bottled water brand, has long been a symbol of luxury. But it’s now under scrutiny after regulators found trace amounts of fecal matter and pesticides where its water is sourced. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg consumer goods reporter Dasha Afanasieva joins host David Gura to talk about how Perrier and its parent company, Nestlé, have responded — and ask bigger questions about sustainability in the global water business. Read more: Perrier Well Contamination Sparks Scrutiny for Luxe Water Brand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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