Danone, the global dairy firm, has announced its plans to invest in expanding its yoghurt facility in Minster, OH, where it produces brands including Oikos, Activia, Dannon and Danimals. The investment plan includes expanding the site by 48,000 sq ft, installing a new production line and modernising operations, which will generate approximately 30 full-time jobs. Commenting on the move, Danone North America president Dan Magliocco said: “Our commitment to American …
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Danone, the dairy giant, has announced the launch of a “first-of-its-kind” cultured dairy drink that features a patented blend of nutrients designed to help build & retain muscle mass during weight loss. Oikos Fusion offers 23g of protein, 5g of prebiotic fibre and vitamins D, B3 and B12 in a lactose-free drink with zero added sugar. The product is also claimed to be free from artificial sweeteners and colours and …
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced the acquisition of The Akkermansia Company (TAC), a Belgian biotech firm claimed to have nearly two decades of research and development in the field of biotics. Founded in 2004, TAC discovered and developed the biotic strain Akkermansia muciniphila MucT, reportedly shown to strengthen the gut barrier, reduce inflammation and help counteract metabolic conditions such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Expanding deeper …
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, a US-based producer of plant-based, nutritional shakes and formulas for adults and children. Kate Farms shakes are described as containing organic pea protein, fibre and phytonutrients, with no artificial additives or any of the top nine allergens. Commenting on the move, Kate Farms chairman and chief …
Dairy giant Danone has announced that the company will be closing its dairy plant in Ochsenfurt, Germany, by Q4 2026. According to sources, the decision stems from a restructuring plan that the company has been carrying out in Germany Danone is said to have invested in the plant consistently for 15 years, including in 2019 when the firm upgraded the factory in a bid to improve efficiency. Despite the investments, the plant …
FMCG giant Danone has made a non-binding offer to acquire Lifeway Foods, a manufacturer of kefir and probiotic products, for $283 million ($25 per share). Lifeway Foods is a leading provider of kefir drinks and desserts, with distribution in the United States, Mexico, Ireland, South Africa and France. Danone, which already holds 23.4% of Lifeway’s common stock, said the proposal aligned with its wider strategy to enhance its portfolio within …
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has inaugurated a plant-based beverage facility for its Alpro brand in Villecomtal-sur-Arros, southwestern France. According to the company, it invested millions of euros over two years turning the site into its sole French oat flour to oat juice site for Alpro. Once fully operational, the plant will have capacity to output over 300,000 litres of beverages per day for distribution both domestically and throughout …
Danone has announced the launch of a new range of Greek-style yoghurt alternatives made from pea protein, marketed under its Silk brand. According to the company, the new plant-based yoghurts feature 12g of Canadian pea protein and will be available in key lime and vanilla varieties, in 500g tubs. “The new Silk protein plant-based yogurt range provides Canadians with a versatile offering that meets ever-changing dietary needs and preferences, while …
FMCG giant Danone has announced plans to close its yoghurt factory in Parets del Valls, Spain to enhance “the competitiveness of brands” and bolster “industrial efficiency”. “From this moment on, Danone Spain will work together with the legal representation of the workers to offer the best possible solutions, and minimise the impact on the employees of the plant”, the company said in a statement. The closure will reportedly affect 157 …
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has signed an agreement to sell the Horizon Organic and Wallaby dairy brands to US-based investment firm Platinum Equity for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1991, Horizon Organic offers USDA-certified organic dairy products ranging from milk and creamers to yoghurt, cheese, and butter. Australian brand Wallaby Organic specializes in creamy yoghurts, including traditional Australian-style and organic Greek yogurt varieties. Commenting on the deal, Antoine …
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