Archive of all Danone articles – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionFrom inflation to innovation: the tide is turning for fmcg
The fmcg industry can finally get back to what it does best: differentiated innovation that excites consumers, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Comment & OpinionEvian’s mountaineer meets Alpine mischief makers
Water brand Evian is welcoming us to ‘the mountain of youth’
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Comment & OpinionWhat the centenarian boom means for supermarket baby aisles
Good news for Colin the Caterpillar: we’re having more birthdays
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NewsDanone invests €70m into medical nutrition capabilities
The majority of the investment will be spent on installing a new medical nutrition production line
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Analysis & FeaturesHow sports sponsorship has evolved for modern brands
Brands are queuing up to associate with the Olympics and Euros this year. But the sponsorship game has changed – and strategic partnerships, social media activity and digital activations are winning
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Analysis & FeaturesAre fmcg sports sponsors losing out to eastern rivals?
Fmcg brands are facing increased competition in the sporting sponsorship space from a new breed of businesses. What are the implications?
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NewsCity snapshot: Danone posts ’good start to the year’ as Q1 sales rise
French dairy giant Danone has posted ‘broad based’ first quarter growth of 4.1% as sales volumes grew to start its financial year
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Category ReportYoghurt trends 2024: Can adult pouches revive the category?
Yoghurt brands are banking on pouches to drive sales. But can the new format revive the category?
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NewsFmcg giants on AI recruitment and upskilling drive
The programme will be deployed in the 55 countries in which Danone operates, and be open to all employees, regardless of qualification, job or age
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NewsActivia launches new gut health recipe and redesigned packs
The new recipe has been designed to support a healthy gut with calcium and a mix of live cultures
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Category ReportDairy drinks trends 2024: All aboard the kefir train
As volumes of flavoured milks lose steam, drinkable yoghurt is chugging ahead – and brands expect to pick up even more speed
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Comment & OpinionHow will the CMA’s investigation impact infant formula sales?
The CMA will review the structure of the market and look at whether there are sufficient incentives to drive competition, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Category ReportBottled water trends 2024: Liquid Death and the rockin’ revamp
Rock-inspired Liquid Death is leading a wave of upstarts that sell water without the plastic. Could they shake up lacklustre sales?
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NewsActivia launches gut health-focused campaign with Rachel Stevens
The Good Gut Guide campaign has been launched to educate shoppers on easy steps to support wellbeing, starting with the gut
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KVI TrackerAptamil formula cheaper in mults after CMA criticism
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons have joined Iceland in slashing shelf prices of Aptamil powdered formula
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NewsDanone offloads US premium organic dairy business to Platinum Equity
Danone has agreed to sell its premium organic dairy business in the US to investment firm Platinum Equity for an undisclosed sum
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NewsDanone promotes Amy Malik to impulse and away from home director
Malik has been with the French multinational since 2016
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NewsDairy giants pledge to disclose methane emissions for first time
Companies including Nestlé, Danone and General Mills are committing to disclose annual emissions from their dairy supply chains
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Analysis & FeaturesAre healthier sales targets too easy?
Food manufacturers are setting healthier sales targets, but critics accuse them of unambitious goals and sleight of hand
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Comment & OpinionOffloading Milk & More to Freshways is a game-changing move
Freshways has made a bold move with its Milk & More acquisition, but why now and why this business?