Danone
- Type
- Food & Ingredient Manufacturer
- Location
- Paris, France
- Industries
- Food ingredients & products, Alternative proteins, Arable farming, Supply chain monitoring & traceability, Sustainable packaging & plastic alternatives, Waste efficiency, Food safety & quality, Food reformulation
- Domains
- Dairy products, Processed food products, Infant nutrition, Specialised nutrition, Ingredients, Proteins, Dairy ingredients, Prebiotics & probiotics
- Technologies
- Biotechnology & sustainable inputs, Fermentation
About Danone
Danone is a leading global food and beverage company focused on health through food. It operates across three main categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition, serving consumers and patients at different life stages in more than 120 markets.
The company positions itself as a science-based, consumer- and patient-centric business that combines nutrition, taste, and sustainability. Its portfolio includes global and local brands, and it emphasizes long-term value creation through research, innovation, and responsible business practices.
Danone also frames its growth around its mission and its "Société à Mission" status, which embeds social and environmental objectives into the company’s governance and strategy.
Core Values
- Health: Danone’s central purpose is to bring health through food, with products designed to support nutrition, hydration, and well-being across life stages.
- Sustainability: The company links its business model to environmental and social responsibility through its Danone Impact Journey, B Corp certification, and mission-led governance.
- Science and innovation: Danone emphasizes research-backed product development, nutrition science, and continuous innovation to improve recipes and address evolving consumer and patient needs.
- People and communities: The company highlights a people-centric culture, support for employees, farmers, caregivers, and vulnerable communities, and collaboration across its ecosystem.
Unique Aspects
- Mission-led governance: Danone became the first listed company to adopt "Société à Mission" status in 2020, formally embedding social and environmental commitments into its bylaws.
- Global B Corp certification: Danone achieved B Corp certification worldwide in 2025, reinforcing its positioning as a purpose-driven multinational.
- Strong global scale: The company sells products in over 120 markets and has around 90,000 employees, giving it broad reach across consumer and patient segments.
- Portfolio reshaping through Renew Danone: Danone’s Renew strategy is actively steering portfolio management, with a focus on core categories, stronger brands, and targeted acquisitions to support long-term growth.
- Recent APAC expansion: In 2026, Danone announced plans to acquire MADE Group and the remaining 49% stake in its Saputo Dairy Australia joint venture, strengthening its presence in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
- Partnership-led sustainability work: Danone collaborates with farmers, NGOs, and organizations such as The Nature Conservancy and Ahold Delhaize USA on regenerative agriculture and dairy methane reduction initiatives.