The UK arm of French dairy multinational Danone is expanding into the smoothies category with the launch of Danone Activia Live Culture Smoothies. The new no added sugar drinks are said to contain a mix of yoghurt, fruit and vegetables including live bacterial cultures, and to be a source of protein, calcium and fibre. An “orange” variety is described as blending mango, peach, carrot, date and linseed, while a “red” …
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The German division of Danone, the dairy and bottled water giant, has launched a new water under the Volvic name that is said to be infused with coffee and to feature added fruit flavours, according to a FoodBev report. Claimed to be a “sensational alternative to iced tea”, the new coffee-infused water is available in Mocha & Lemon, Robusta & Cassis and Arabica & Passion Fruit Lychee varieties. The new launch …
Taylor Farms, a maker of salads and fresh foods, has acquired US organic salad business brand Earthbound Farm from international dairy giant Danone for an undisclosed sum. Earthbound Farm is described as the largest producer of organic salads in the US and had annual sales of around $400 million in 2018. In a statement, Taylor Farms said: “We are grateful for Danone’s stewardship of Earthbound Farm during the past two …
Danone, the global dairy firm, has unveiled a new facility for the manufacture of plant-based foods at its site in Dubois, PA, USA, according to FoodBev and Food Business News reports. The multi-million dollar investment will see products under brands such as Silk, So Delicious and Vega manufactured in a dedicated facility. Danone has previously stated its intention to triple the size of its plant-based business by 2025, setting a …
Danone Asia Pacific Holdings, a subsidiary of French dairy multinational Danone, has signed a non-binding agreement to obtain a 49.9% stake in Yashili New Zealand Dairy, according to a FoodBev report. Yashili New Zealand Dairy produces a range of dairy products, focusing mainly on infant formula. The company owns a factory capable of producing 50,000 tonnes of infant formula annually. In a statement, Yashili New Zealand Dairy said: “The consideration, the …
French dairy multinational Danone has announced the closure of one of its manufacturing facilities in the USA by the end of the year, with 147 jobs affected. Danone, which markets products in North America under the Dannon and Activia names, took on the facility in Naugatuck, Connecticut in 2013, as part of its acquisition of the YoCrunch brand. At the time it was acquired, the plant generated annual sales of …
Parag Milk Foods, a dairy firm based in Maharashtra, India, is to acquire a manufacturing plant formerly owned by French dairy giant Danone with an investment of 30 crore INR ($4.5 million). The plant, located in Rai near Delhi, became available following Danone’s decision to exit the dairy sector in India and refocus its business in the country on infant nutrition, a move announced at the start of the year. “In …
French dairy multinational Danone is making a $18.3 million upgrade to its New Zealand infant formula factory, according to a report in Foodbev. The investment will reportedly double production capacity at the Danone facility in Auckland, allowing the firm to export greater quantities of infant nutrition products. The move is part of a wider Danone investment programme in New Zealand, initiated in 2014, through which the firm has so far …
French dairy multinational Danone has announced that it has decided to sell the majority of the stake it owns in probiotic dairy drink firm Yakult as it “enters a new phase in its strategic partnership” with the Japanese firm. According to reports, Danone will sell its 21.29% stake for around $1.9 billion, before participating in a share buyback scheme through which it is targeting a total of 7% of Yakult’s …
French dairy multinational Danone has expanded its Light & Free range of yoghurts in the UK with launch of two new skyr products, available in portion pots and promoted as low in sugar. The Icelandic-style range comes in Blueberry Blast and Raspberry Razzle varieties, both available in single-serve 150g tubs. The yoghurts are described as featuring real fruit, no added sugar, 81 calories and 0% fat, while still containing 14g of …
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