FRYEBURG, Maine — Nestle announced last week that Poland Spring is among American brands that might be sold off as part of a new direction for the international company.
Nestle S.A. is headquartered in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland. According to a press release, on June 11, its board of directors "approved a new strategic direction for its waters business" that will focus on its "iconic international brands" while also seeking to improve the environment.
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