Is fiber the new protein? How Danone is reimagining gut health for Gen Z
How is the global dairy major reformulating its Activia brand to unlock cross-generational opportunities?
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Danone takes lead on dairy methane reduction through new partnership
Environmental and economic headwinds make stewardship crucial for dairy industry
Inside Danone’s new OneBiome Lab in Paris
We take a sneak peek inside Danone’s brand-new laboratory and find out why it’s wholly focused on one area of research
How Danone pivoted to influencers for Activia’s brand makeover
Despite being a market-leading brand, Activia has been missing the mark with Gen Z. Danone’s marketing VP tells us how the firm is making biotics buzzworthy for a new generation of consumers
Up the food chain
Danone’s dairy category head on powering up nutriton
Danone’s SVP Dairy Arancha Cordero talks strategy, the role of protein, biotics and GLP-1 in dairy, and what it’s like being a female leader in food and beverage
Sustainable September
Danone and Nestlé go digital for greener African dairy
How do food majors leverage digitalization and local sourcing to foster more resilient and sustainable supply chains in Africa?
Danone’s Lifeway acquisition collapses
As talks between the two parties fall through, one question looms large: will Julie Smolyansky’s leadership survive?
China’s infant formula sales up for major players in first half of 2025
Several leading infant formula companies have reported growth in their infant formula sales for the first half of this year, with the popularity of premium products and expanding sales in both offline mother-and-baby stores and online channels a common...
Radical methane tech tackles dairy’s farm emissions
Proven to destroy up to 90% of dilute methane, Ambient Carbon’s tech could supercharge dairy companies’ climate goals, slash scope 3 emissions
What makes a GLP-1-friendly yogurt drink? Danone tells all
By formulating a dairy drink that specifically caters for weight loss medication users, Danone has set a new standard with Oikos Fusion
Third time lucky? Danone, Lifeway in fresh acquisition talks
After twice failing to reach an agreement, Danone and Lifeway Foods are talking again - but is a deal in sight?
‘Knowing, calculated, and systematic’: Danone takes aim at Chobani in explosive court case
The lawsuit claims that Chobani is free-riding on Danone’s brand equity and marketing investment in RTD coffee by copying SToK’s slogan and packaging design
What’s brewing in the US coffee creamer space?
Refrigerated coffee creamers are a thriving category fueled by consumer appetite for barista-style drinks. Here’s what’s driving innovation
Danone CEO advocates caution in Oikos Protein Shakes expansion
The group wants to validate repeat purchase behavior before committing to a nationwide roll-out in the US
Probiotic may ease gut microbiota changes linked to stress: RCT
Consuming a probiotic yogurt before academic exams may help students protect their gut microbiota from stress-related disruptions, says a new study from KU Leuven and Danone Research & Innovation.
Danone sales up as Asia punches in hefty growth
Danone has delivered robust sales growth overall, thanks to its ‘Renew Danone’ strategy, but is seeing losses in some markets
How Kate Farms made a science-backed high-protein shake for GLP-1 and everyday nutrition
Danone company Kate Farms tapped its medical nutrition expertise to craft a high-protein shake for everyday wellness. Here’s how they did it
Danone-owned Kate Farms shakes up high-protein space with GLP-1 drinks
The company’s new range promises to elevate nutritional support for consumers on weight management medications
Danone homes in on gut health trend with The Akkermansia Company acquisition
The Akkermansia Company has been acquired by Danone as the global food company looks to invest further in gut health and next-generation biotic science.
Danone on America’s ‘coffee evolution’ and ongoing growth in creamers
From tapping into the CoffeeTok culture to elevating plant-based creamers, how is one of the major coffee creamer producers moving the needle on innovation?
Colgate-Palmolive poaches Danone CEO Americas Shane Grant
Grant will oversee North America and LATAM at the personal care group
Why solving panic beats promoting protein: A smarter playbook for snack marketers
In a marketplace overflowing with clean label claims and nutritional callouts, it’s not always the brand with the best macros that wins. Increasingly, it’s the one that shows up when it matters most
Danone tightens grip on $1bn+ whole foods tube feeding market with Kate Farms acquisition
Danone acquires Kate Farms in strategic move to bolster whole foods tube feeding offering
Danone’s Oikos expands into $7bn ambient protein shakes market
The move creates a new aisle presence for Oikos, traditionally known for its high-protein yogurts
High-protein sales propel Danone as coffee creamers struggle
Danone’s Q1 2025 results matched expectations thanks to growth in functional dairy and plant-based, infant and medical nutrition, but softness in coffee creamers raised eyebrows
How Nestlé, Danone got off the hook in US toxic baby food litigation
A US federal judge ruled that the food majors were not culpable for their subsidiaries’ flawed safety protocols
Dairy majors’ stocks surge as investors seek security
Danone, Nestlé and others have seen gains as sweeping tariffs imposed by the US wiped out billions in stock market value
Feihe’s baby milk giveaway could reshape China’s infant formula landscape
China’s birth rate stimulus measures were set to be a boon for infant formula makers - but one player is an extra step ahead. Here’s what analysts say
Danone’s Super Bowl commercial masterstroke in a GLP-1 world
We look at why the dairy major tracked GLP-1-related conversations on social media - and how its Super Bowl commercial spoke to the masses
Danone North America sues Lifeway Foods over alleged shareholder agreement breach
Danone claims Lifeway CEO Julie Smolyansky received shares in a ‘value-destroying gifting program’ without the dairy multi-national’s permission
How science-backed claims and GLP-1 propelled Danone’s FY24 results
The dairy major’s increased focus in health and nutrition has bolstered its yogurt sales and overall performance – with ultra-premium infant formula another winner for the company
How Danone is winning over consumers through gut health innovation
With Activia making ‘good progress’ in North America, how is Danone’s strength in microbiome research driving the company’s yogurt business?
Next-gen probiotics: How Danone is unlocking the next frontier of functional dairy
An emerging field in food and pharmaceuticals, next-generation probiotics may be the ticket to personalized foods that can target specific health conditions
Breakfast matters: How Silk is smashing plant-based stereotypes and winning over kids
Toasted Coconut Pancakes, Golden Milk Overnight Oats, Strawberry Banana Bread, Protein Smoothie Bowl – does it get any better to start the day?
Lifeway turns down second Danone bid
The kefir manufacturer feels its strong financial metrics warrant a higher offer if it is to sell up
Danone launches improved $307m bid for Lifeway
The revised offer represents ‘compelling value’ to Lifeway’s shareholders according to Danone’s Shane Grant and comes after the kefir maker’s Board rejected the dairy major’s $283m proposal.
Lifeway Foods rejects Danone’s ‘opportunistic proposal’, adopts ‘poison pill’ plan
The kefir maker’s board of directors has adopted a shareholder rights plan in a bid to avoid a hostile takeover.
Food companies' regenerative ag strategies 'lack ambition'
Beef and dairy companies put greater focus on claiming lower emissions through regenerative ag practices over embracing the concept holistically, a new report has found.
Danone caps 30 years of gut health innovation with Actimel+ Triple Action release
The dairy major has enhanced its functional yogurt beverage to address key nutritional challenges for European consumers while also lightening up the range’s packaging.
Danone targets feed-related emissions reductions through new MoU
The dairy major aims to cut feed procurement-related emissions by leveraging a lysine supplement on farms across four continents.
‘Tons of opportunity’ for plant-based milk in schools, Silk SVP says
Kallie Goodwin, senior vice-president of Silk, tells us why Danone North America wants to increase access to plant-based milk alternatives in US schools.
Danone explores kefir’s untapped potential with new Activia range
Danone has launched its first kefir range in the UK as the company aims to tackle consumer scepticism and raise awareness of the fermented dairy product’s health benefits.
Volume growth propels Danone's H1 2024 results
The French food and beverage major said its categories were growing 'faster' than the industry average in volume terms as it posted increased like-for-like sales in H1.
Danone Canada recalls Silk SKUs, US cheesemaker hears sentence
We round-up the latest regulation and food safety stories from North America . . .
Danone seeks untapped opportunities in a booming high-protein space
The French dairy major is looking to deepen and expand its protein strategy to meet evolving consumer preferences for high-protein dairy products.
Danone gets hands-on with precision fermentation
The French dairy major is adopting a ground-up approach in a new partnership that aims to unlock bottlenecks in the precision fermentation space.
Consumers are ‘overwhelmed’ by ‘confusing’ gut health marketing, Danone finds
The maker of Activia tells us what matters most when it comes to effectively communicating information about gut well-being to consumers.
What is specialized nutrition - and why are dairy majors drawn to it?
Consumer demand for healthy living continues to drive the specialized nutrition market as dairy companies such as Danone solidify their presence in this space.
Danone North America opens on snacking yogurt with ‘drool-worthy’ toppings and increased functionality
The dairy major says its snackable yogurt line offers ‘the best of both worlds’ in terms of taste and nutrition and is positioned to appeal to a variety of consumers.
Rural politicians cast doubt on climate targets as they plead: ‘Have faith in our farmers’
MEP candidates from French and Dutch rural parties suggested agrifood producers had been under undue pressure to ‘green up’ their act, but some of their ideas might be too hard for the food industry to swallow.