Belgium: Danone acquires supplement firm The Akkermansia Company
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 […]
USA: Danone acquires majority stake in Kate Farms
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 […]
Germany: Danone to close Ochsenfurt factory
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 […]
USA: Danone proposes full acquisition of Lifeway Foods
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 […]
France: Danone inaugurates Alpro facility
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 […]
Canada: Danone launches yoghurt based on pea protein
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 […]
Spain: Danone to close yoghurt factory
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 […]
USA: Danone to sell Horizon Organic and Wallaby Organic dairy brands
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 […]
France: Ferrero-related company “in exclusive talks” to acquire Michel et Augustin
CTH Invest, a Belgian holding company associated with confectionery major Ferrero, has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to fully acquire the Michel et Augustin food and drinks brand from French consumer goods giant Danone. Founded in 2004, Michel et Augustin markets biscuits, dairy products, fresh desserts and beverages. It was acquired by […]
USA: Danone to expand Jacksonville facility to meet RTD coffee, creamer demand
FMCG giant Danone has announced plans to invest up to $65 million over the next two years to create a new bottle production line at its existing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, according to a Food Manufacturing Report. The investment aims to increase production of coffee and coffee creamer products under brands such as International Delight […]