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Danone opens oat-based plant in France
The dairy giant Danone’s site conversion to plant-based makes it a new reference point in Europe for the production of oat-based drinks for the Alpro brand, the company says.
Danone sells Horizon Organic and Wallaby to private equity
Platinum Equity has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone.
Danone launches global strategic partnerships programme alongside Chr Hansen
The “Partner for Growth” programme identifies and develops partnerships to seize consumer trends to unlock growth opportunities for both Danone and its partners.
Richard Trechman in at Danone DACH
Richard Trechman is the new general manager of Danone in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH), where he also was from 2017 to 2021. He will be responsible for around 2,300 employees at seven locations.
Danone on the Russian takeover
Danone has taken note of the decision of the Russian authorities aiming at placing Danone Russia under temporary external administration of the Russian authorities.
Short term versus long term
From the Irish government’s potential decision to cull thousands of dairy cows to meet climate targets, to French companies being asked to cut prices on consumer goods, the industry is facing significant challenges.
Dairy developments all over the world
Among the interesting international news at the moment is that the EU has adopted a policy on not leaving dairy out of the school scheme, but instead has resolved to ensure that adequate fruit and vegetables, along with dairy products, are available to school children in its legislation.
What becomes of output
The news comes that Danone is set to sell off its US organic dairy businesses as part of its portfolio review and asset rotation, according to Agriland.
Danone details methane emissions reduction plan
Danone, announces today a global action plan to reduce absolute methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain by 30% by 2030.
Dealing with turbulent times at the EDA Annual Convention
Giuseppe Ambrosi, the European Dairy Association president, notes the industry through the last decade has faced one crisis after another, with the year 2022 seeing everything from the war in Ukraine to the European Union’s implementation of the farm to fork strategy.
Rabobank’s Global Dairy Top 20 shows increased turnover for industry
Supported by the recovery in foodservice channels after the initial Covid-19 pandemic and continued strong retail channel sales, dairy demand firmed globally, according to Rabobank’s analysis.
Danone merges in DACH
Dairy giant Danone has merged its previously independent business areas in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH). The head of the new segment is now managing director Christine Siemssen. As a result, leading Danone brands such as Actimel, Alpro, Aptamil, Activia and Volvic are managed under one roof.
Roundup: Ingredients
Here is your roundup for the latest dairy ingredients news.