China, India and Middle East dairy brands outperform global rivals
Brand Finance’s 2026 dairy brand rankings place Yili, Amul and Almarai in the global top five, highlighting Asian and Middle Eastern resilience amid economic uncertainty
Danone
Huel ad banned by UK advertising body
The advert was seen as implying Huel could replace an entire human diet
From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape
The sweetener landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, but what does the future hold?
Danone granted greenlight for £860M Huel acquisition
The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Danone’s acquisition of Huel Limited.
Danone doubles down on Argentina as rivals retreat from dairy
Danone and Arcor have completed a major dairy joint venture in Argentina, strengthening their position in a market where competitors are scaling back or facing financial challenges
Danone reaps rewards of health-focused strategy
Danone has seen strong sales growth driven by continued demand for essential dairy and plant-based (EDP) products, high protein ranges and specialised nutrition.
Pioneers
How Lullaa is taking functional dairy to the next level
Milk already boasts an impressive nutritional profile, but can it compete with kefir, kombucha and protein shakes? Four Leaves Co’s award-winning functional milk offers one answer
Danone strengthens beverages portfolio with Asia-Pacific acquisition
Danone has ramped up its portfolio of functional beverages with the agreement to purchase Australia-based Made Group.
Why dairy giants see growth in meal replacement brands
Danone, Nestlé and Lactalis have all jumped onto the ‘smart food’ bandwagon via bolt-on acquisitions. Why is the segment so strategically important?
Danone’s €1bn Huel bid sparks competition scrutiny
Danone’s €1bn bid for Huel faces CMA scrutiny, highlighting rising regulatory pressures on Big Food
Danone bets on protein coffee to shake up RTD nutrition
As the company expands its ambient protein shakes range in North America, it quietly backs an emerging category. Would consumers respond?
Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Danone walks away from Lifeway with $67.4m stake sale
The two companies are drawing a line under a long-running and fractious relationship
From ambient to plant-based: Where Danone is taking protein next
Danone leads the high-protein yogurt space in the US. Now, it’s branching into new categories and formats
Functionality and hydration fuel growth at Danone
Infant formula was a drag on Q1 2026 sales but high-protein dairy, functional waters and medical nutrition tipped the balance into positive territory
Opinion
Would Danone sell its Lifeway stake?
Danone was once in hot pursuit of a Lifeway acquisition. Now, the dairy major looks more likely to exit the business
Danone swoops to buy meal replacement brand Huel
Food and beverage giant Danone is to acquire plant-based meal solutions business Huel as part of its wider growth strategy
How Danone is redefining plant-based through a benefit-led strategy
Danone US is taking plant-based nutrition into the sports performance arena as it seeks to deepen the category’s benefit-driven appeal
Danone beats FY25 expectations but disappoints in North America
Protein and medical nutrition powered Danone into growth but soft performance in North America signals a major shift is needed
How Chobani is bringing ‘hunt culture’ to grocery retail
Chobani is translating hype and scarcity economics into everyday grocery categories, reframing its Flavor Drops creamer from a staple product into a discovery-driven experience
How coffee creamer brands stay top of mind
From Chobani to International Delight, creamer brands are elevating their product development and marketing tactics to keep shoppers onboard
Pepsi, Michelob Ultra and more: The big beverage ads at Super Bowl LX
From Peyton Manning to a polar bear, there’s plenty in store for Super Bowl LX
Nestlé and Danone shares fall amid infant formula crisis
Infant formula contamination recall is damaging company reputations and hitting shares
How protein powers CPG majors’ expansion plans
Protein remains a cornerstone of innovation for food and beverage brands. Here’s how Danone, PepsiCo and General Mills are exploring the global megatrend
Danone tackles the big question for GLP-1 users: What should they eat?
Grounded in emerging science, Danone’s research and innovation team is developing nutrient-dense products tailored to every stage of the GLP-1 user journey – and meeting the needs of the broader health conscious consumer
Danone takes on Chobani with low-sugar coffee creamer
The Too Good & Co. range brings ‘farm-fresh’ ingredients to coffee aficionados at home
Danone’s Q3: Healthy hydration thrives as creamers tumble
Waters slid again in Latin America as consumer sentiment in Mexico remained ‘pretty muted’
Protein and creamers hold back Danone in Q3
Danone is struggling to meet demand for high-protein yogurt while coffee creamers continue to be a drag on performance in North America
Chobani hits back at Danone in trademark infringement case
Danone is ‘weaponizing’ the law to hurt Chobani’s ‘superior’ position in RTD coffee, according to a motion to dismiss filed by La Colombe’s owner
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?
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 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?
From Danone to Müller: Why kefir is a big pull for big brands
From an obscure ethnic beverage to a global dairy megatrend, kefir is attracting big-brand interest and a growing consumer base
How Nestlé & Danone stir up the billion-dollar coffee creamer space
From cold foam creamers to Super Bowl ads, the two category majors are in close competition. How are they innovating – and where’s the US coffee creamer category at?
Danone shows growth in all the right places as volumes rise
Danone boasts impressive full year financials, with profits up on the back of volume hikes and stable pricing
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.
Financials round-up: Spotlight on Danone, Unilever, Otsuka, Kirin, a2 milk
This round-up looks at how international and regional health and nutrition companies have fared in their latest financial performance, featuring insights from Danone, Unilever, Otsuka, Kirin, and The a2 Milk Company.
Beverage giants in hot water over plastic bottle recycling claims
Environmental and consumer rights organisations are taking legal action against Nestlé, Danone, and The Coca-Cola Company, over recyclable claims made about their plastic bottles. They have raised an external alert to both the European Commission and the...
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,”...
Danone to invest $65m in RTD coffee and creamer plant expansion in the US
Danone North America will invest up to $65m over the next two years to create a new bottle production line in Jacksonville, Florida: allowing the company to boost production of its RTD coffee brand SToK along with plant-based creamers.
‘We are very surprised by this accusation’: Danone sued over plastic pollution
The French multi-national ‘strongly refutes’ allegations it is waning on commitments to cut its plastic footprint.
Danone’s International Delight creamer targets next generation of coffee drinkers with whimsical, nostalgic flavors and partnerships
Danone North America, the maker of International Delight creamers, wants to entice the next generation of coffee drinkers who are just establishing their daily rituals with a line-up of flavors launching this holiday season and throughout the new year...
Will ‘carbon neutral’ claims land brands in legal hot water? Danone sued over Evian eco claims
Could ‘carbon neutral’ claims land food & beverage brands in legal hot water, even where they are certified by a third party such as the Carbon Trust? FoodNavigator-USA asked attorneys to weigh in after Danone Waters America found itself at the receiving...
Danone sells Danish water and beverage business Aqua d’Or to Royal Unibrew
Danone has agreed to sell its Danish water and beverage business, Aqua d’Or, to Royal Unibrew, a Denmark-based brewing and beverage company.
Danone Manifesto Ventures takes controlling stake in Harmless Harvest: ‘We want to preserve the unique DNA of the company’
Harmless Harvest and majority stakeholder Danone Manifesto Ventures (DMV) are exploring opportunities to take the organic coconut water into international markets, says CEO Ben Mand, who says the San Francisco-based brand also has the potential to...
SIG’s combismile carton pack debuts in France with new Volvic range
SIG’s on-the-go combismile carton pack enters the French market for the first time this month, with a new fruity-flavored range for adults and kids from natural mineral water brand Volvic.
Evian’s portfolio expansion: ‘Old age doesn’t mean we’re settling down and sticking with the status quo!’
Bottled water evian’s brand story goes back some 200 years: and over that time it’s been very much focused on its core natural mineral water. But this month it is expanding into new categories of sparkling flavored, functional and canned products with...
Evian launches functional, flavored sparkling canned water with evian+
Natural mineral water brand evian has launched evian+, a drink enriched with magnesium and zinc.
The best global beverage brands of 2020
Coca-Cola maintains its position in the top 10 in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2020 Report. But what are the other beverage brands making their mark this year?