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St John Harmsworth – brother of newspaper magnates Lords Northcliffe and Rothermere – made Perrier a byword for mineral water across the British empire.
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St John Harmsworth made Perrier a byword for mineral water across British empire
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{
    "role": "promoter",
    "person": "St John Harmsworth",
    "subject": "Perrier",
    "location": "British empire"
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM (7 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM (7 months ago)

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Perrier under the spotlight in France over water treatment
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvn3qe0jpgo

Perrier, a major mineral water brand, is under scrutiny in France for using illicit filtration methods, potentially violating EU law regarding 'natural mineral water'. The scandal involves concerns about climate change, water contamination, and alleged government cover-ups. A decision on Perrier's status is expected soon.

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