Lifeway turns down second Danone bid
The kefir manufacturer feels its strong financial metrics warrant a higher offer if it is to sell up
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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.
Full-fat dairy can lower the risk of diabetes and reverse pre-diabetes - study
A 9-year cohort study has found evidence that consuming whole-fat dairy may be linked to reversing hyperglycaemia and preventing its progression to type 2 diabetes in pre-diabetic patients.
Inside Danone’s methane strategy: ‘This is the most immediate opportunity we have to slow global warming’
Methane reduction may not be well understood by consumers, but Danone wants to bring them along on the journey.
FDA ruling unlocks the first ever qualified health claim for yogurt
Yogurt brands will be able to leverage a scientifically-backed health claim for the first time thanks to a successful petition lodged by Danone North America.
Financial results round-up: Danone, Nestlé, Arla all report
We look at the FY23 annual results posted by some of the global dairy majors.
Danone converts dairy yogurt plant into plant-based dairy facility
The dairy major has completed the conversion of a French yogurt plant into a dedicated facility for plant-based milk alternatives.
High-protein dairy is booming, but how 'healthy' is it?
Danone has become the latest manufacturer to release a range of high-protein dairy products in the UK. But can high-protein yogurts - that typically contain thickeners, starches and sweeteners - really be considered ‘healthy’?
‘As many tools as possible’: Danone North America hopes oil-based seaweed product could be a greener option for methane inhibition
The dairy major is supporting a new study into the efficacy of a red seaweed oil extract that could be less carbon-intensive to produce whilst also capable of reducing enteric methane by up to 80%.
Grants of more than $4m available to US dairy processors
The funding forms part of the Pacific Coast Coalition’s Dairy Business Innovation Initiative and will be offered on a reimbursement basis only.
Danone to sell US organic dairy brands Horizon Organic, Wallaby to Platinum Equity
The agreement forms part of Danone’s growth strategy and comes a year after the company first indicated it was willing to sell its US premium organic dairy business.
UK competition authority to investigate infant formula market
The competition watchdog will examine what influences consumer choice and what barriers exist for manufacturers to enter the ‘high concentrated’ market.
Danone’s Global Methane Hub partnership ‘welcome’ but more firms must act – Changing Markets Foundation
As COP28 kicks off, we look at Danone’s partnership with the Global Methane Hub and how effective technical solutions to methane mitigations really are.
Plant-based kids formula: Danone mulls ‘multi-stage collaboration’ with vegan start-up
The Aptamil owner has signed a letter of intent with Else Nutrition, a start-up making formula for babies and kids from almonds, buckwheat and tapioca.
Danone cuts Alpro price in Belgium to boost plant-based milk sales
The global food and beverage company is running a six-week promotion in partnership with retailers to drive the consumption of plant-based milk alternatives in Belgium.
Most of it comes from our homes… so what role, if any, can food manufacturers play in helping to minimise food waste?
Thanks to collaboration, education and labelling innovation, brand influence can pass over the threshold to help shift consumer behaviour, Danone tells FoodNavigator’s Climate Smart Food summit.
Human milk inspired: Danone to launch new infant formula containing novel milk droplet in China – Growth Asia exclusive
Danone is launching a new infant formula containing milk droplets that closely mimic the structure found in mothers’ milk in China this year, VP and head of Danone Early Life Nutrition revealed at our Growth Asia Summit 2023.
Danone teams up with Chr Hansen on dairy and plant-based innovation as part of Partner for Growth initiative
In a wide range of areas as diverse as transportation, education and plastic collection, Danone has teamed up with a range of companies across the private sector in its new ‘Partner for Growth’ initiative. The initiative will begin with a joint business...
Danone ANZ’s new GM on addressing ‘contrasting trends’ in specialized nutrition and delivering locally-relevant food choices
We speak to Kathy Cavill, Danone’s new general manager for Australia and New Zealand, as she reveals some of her plans for the company.
AI for early life nutrition: Danone prepares to share ground-breaking insights at Growth Asia Summit 2023
Industry leader Danone will will shed light on opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) in early life nutrition with an exclusive keynote talk at our forthcoming Growth Asia Summit 2023.
Dairy and plant-based organizations go head-to-head over FDA’s plant-based milk labeling guidance
More than 900 comments have been submitted to the FDA over its proposed labeling guidance for plant-based milk alternatives. From Danone North America to the Plant Based Foods Association, we round up some of the key arguments from both sides.
Russian state agency takes over Danone Russia shares as CPG giant prepares to ‘protect its rights’
Danone SA reported that Russian authorities have placed the company’s Russian subsidiary under ‘temporary external administration’ – a measure linked to the Kremlin’s bid to strike back at ‘unfriendly states’ over economic sanctions.
Yogurt among the top foods Americans consider nutritious – Danone North America
US consumers also believe food brands and companies hold the biggest responsibility for the nation’s nutrition, while multicultural communities are worst hit when it comes to access to nutritious foods.
Danone North America sponsors ‘ground-breaking’ research into next-generation probiotics
Through its annual fellowship grant program, the company has backed two innovative studies into the gut microbiota, including a gut-on-a-chip project that has the potential to break new ground in the field of next-generation probiotics.
Danone’s 2023-2025 DINA Sustainable Food Systems program opens for submissions
Up to five teams will benefit from the funding, which is said to be Danone North America’s largest contribution to the initiative to date.
Danone targets adult gamers with move towards the metaverse: ‘It’s something of a test and learn’
Probiotic drinking yoghurt brand Actimel is making preliminary steps towards the metaverse with the launch of an in-game marketing campaign via Fortnite. “It’s a first of its kind for Actimel in raising awareness of the brand with a difference audience,”...
Flavored milk processors are coming around on proposed added-sugars limit in US schools
A new initiative led by the IDFA suggests that leading milk processors including Danone North America and Dairy Farmers of America are prepared to adhere to a lower added-sugars limit for flavored milk in order to continue to offer their products in US...
Danone’s Pepticate hypoallergenic infant formula finally makes US debut
The product, made by Danone’s specialized nutrition arm Nutricia, was meant to be available from September 2022 according to initial plans.
Go with your gut: Hear Danone talk biotics, gut microbiome, and dairy innovation at Positive Nutrition 2023
What role is gut health and the gut microbiome helping shape food innovation? Join us at FoodNavigator’s Positive Nutrition Summit to find out.
Danone Ireland partners with food security charity FoodCloud over nutrition education
The multi-national’s dietitians and nutritionist will support the charity and its community group partners with an annual webinar as well as provide recipes and nutritional information.
Nutricia launches new plant-based Fortimel drink
Nutricia has launched a new plant-based medical nutrition drink under the Fortimel range, to provide the same nutritional benefits to patients with specific dietary preferences.
Gut microbiome: Danone North America launches fellowship grant, with US$50,000 up for grabs
Applications for the 2023 edition of the research program into the role of the gut microbiome, yogurt and probiotics can now be submitted.
Danone commits to costly exit from Russia
The transaction could lead to a write-off of up to €1bn but the multi-national says this is ‘the best option’ to ensure long-term business continuity.
Danone North America to re-formulate 70% of plant-based beverages
The multi-national has pledged to improve the nutritional values across its plant-based drinks portfolio as part of a range of measures that will include investing US$22m in various initiatives to promote health and wellbeing.
‘Traumatic and devastating’: Organic farmers cope with fallout from Danone exit
In August 2021, Danone North America announced it was severing ties with 89 organic dairies from the northeast. DairyReporter speaks to NODPA’s Ed Maltby to find out where the affected farmers stand one year on.
Triple tipples: Danone’s three latest healthy ageing powder drinks in China launched on Tmall, Douyin
Danone has launched a set of three healthy ageing nutritional products in China via online channels Tmall and Douyin – the China version of TikTok.