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Cofco, Mengniu and Danone join forces to develop of dairy in China
Cofco, the state-owned largest food company in China, has signed an agreement with Danone, pursuant to which the two parties will form a joint venture.
Danone
Danone is a world leader in dairy products and bottled water. Its dominant position worldwide is based on major international brands and on its solid presence in local markets (about 80% of global sales come from brands that are local market leaders). The Groupe employs almost 90,000 people in more than 120 countries.
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Volvic Juiced launches interactive billboard, Facebook game and tour
Passers-by who play with Volvic Juiced's new billboard will win prizes – if they touch it in the right places.
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Yakult ban shows that health claims confusion still reigns
The Advertising Standards Authorities' decision to ban the ad for Yakult's probiotic health shot adds further fuel to the fire of complexity surrounding the communication of health benefits in food.
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Danone partners with Sirma to strengthen market position in Turkey
Danone has signed an agreement that will enable it to acquire a 50.1% interest in Sirma, one of the leading players in the Turkish water market.
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Danone and Yakult agree new cooperation framework
Japan’s Yakult Honsha Co and France's Danone are to dissolve a strategic alliance, while Danone will retain its 20% stake in Yakult.
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Evian's 'Baby & Me' global TV campaign launches
Evian’s latest TV ad, Baby & Me, created by BETC, was launched on Sunday 21 April.
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Danone does well in Nutrition Index ratings
I was impressed when I read about the new Access to Nutrition Index, which ranks 25 of the world’s top food and drink companies on their contribution to tackling obesity and poor nutrition.
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Danone Waters launches first ever Volvic Juiced TV ad
Volvic Juiced will appear on TV screens for the first time this April as part of the juicy water drink’s first ever major above the line marketing campaign.
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Volvic Juiced Citrus Burst Summer Edition
Volvic Juiced Citrus Burst Summer Edition is the latest flavour in the range of flavoured water drinks.
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Stonyfield YoKids Smoothies
Stonyfield has launched its first drinkable yogurt just for children. YoKids Smoothies are made with real organic fruit and vegetable purees in two flavour combinations, Strawbana and Very Berry.
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'Big 10' food & beverage companies criticised by Oxfam in ethical report
The social and environmental policies of the world’s 10 biggest food and beverage giants are not fit for modern purpose and need a major shake-up, says international agency Oxfam.
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Danone launches €750m bond issue
Danone has successfully launched a €750m bond issue in euros on 27 February, 2013 maturing 6 June, 2018.
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Danone completes acquisition of Centrale Laitière
Danone has finalised its acquisition of exclusive control (67%) of Centrale Laitière by acquiring part of SNI's shareholding for a total €543m.
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Danone to cut 900 jobs following decline in sales
To address a lasting downturn in the European economy and consumer trends that have led to a significant decline in its sales in the region, Danone has prepared a cost-reduction plan.
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Dannon extends Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Programme
Dannon has launched the second Dannon Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Programme to promote the education of a student who shows an interest in the research of the functional benefits of yogurt.
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Danio yogurt range designed by Dragon Rouge
Danio is a new fat-free and low-fat range of yogurt from Danone.
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Volvic Touch of Tropical Fruits
Volvic Touch of Tropical Fruits combines Volvic natural mineral water with a blend of pineapple, mango and passion fruit flavours.
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Danone Waters appoints Live & Breathe for Evian and Volvic campaigns
Live & Breathe has been appointed by Danone Waters UK & Ireland to work on Evian and Volvic. The agency won the new business following two separate competitive pitches.
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Evian limited edition Diane von Furstenberg bottle
Danone's Evian brand has teamed up with Diane von Furstenberg to create a new limited edition bottle, according to Popsop.
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We Are Social appointed by Danone for Evian, Volvic and Badoit
Danone has appointed global social media agency We Are Social to work across its Evian, Volvic and Badoit brands in the UK.
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Dannon opens The Yogurt Culture Co shop
The Dannon Company has made its first foray into the restaurant business, opening lunch and breakfast eatery The Yogurt Culture Co shop in New York (US).
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Danone becomes majority shareholder of Centrale Laitière
Danone is raising its interest in Centrale Laitière to 67% by acquiring part of SNI's shareholding for a total €550m.
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Evian Smart Drop Wi-Fi fridge magnet
Danone has created Evian Smart Drop, a Wi-Fi-enabled fridge magnet that enables consumers to have water delivered directly to their homes.
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Financial digest, 18 April 2012: Coca-Cola, M&S, Danone
The latest financial news for 18 April 2012 includes The Coca-Cola Company, Marks & Spencer and Danone.
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New appointments in food & drink, 4 April 2012
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 4 April 2012.
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Avantium and Danone sign development partnership
Avantium has confirmed its second major partnership for its YXY technology to produce PEF bottles.
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Danone’s water revenue climbs 23%
Groupe Danone has reported a 4.5% gain in 2011 earnings, helped by growth in bottled water and infant nutrition products. Adjusted net income rose to €1.75bn from €1.67bn a year earlier.
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Dannon reveals 2012 Next Generation Nutrition grants
Applications for the seventh annual Dannon Next Generation Nutrition grants are now available on the Dannon website under the ‘Dannon Cares’ section.
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Danone launches new Actimel campaign and TV ad
Danone has launched a new campaign: 'The little bottle with a lot inside for drinking yogurt, Actimel'.
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Dannon Super Bowl ad to feature actor John Stamos
The Dannon Company has revealed that the first-ever Super Bowl yogurt commercial will feature Dannon Oikos Greek yogurt and actor John Stamos.
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Dannon's new programme supports exploration of probiotics
The Dannon Company in the US has launched the Dannon Probiotics Fellow Programme to support the education of a student who excels in science and shows a strong interest in probiotics.
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Danone’s new business unit launches Fundooz in India
Danone in India has launched Fundooz, a dairy snack for children, fortified with vitamin A, iron, zinc and iodine – the first roll out from its Base of Pyramid (BoP) research and development unit.
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New appointments, 19 September 2011
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 19 September 2011.
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Danone is one of the world's top 20 'global green brands'
Danone is the only representative from the food and beverage industry to feature in the top 20 of the latest 'Best Global Green Brands' by Interbrand.
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Dannon tackles obesity with US schools campaign
US dairy company Dannon has launched Danimals ‘Rally for Recess’, so consumers can ‘rally’ efforts in their community to give kids the chance for more outdoor fun.
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New appointments, 9 August 2011
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 9 August 2011.
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Danone sells water JV stake to Bright Food
Danone has signed an agreement with China’s Bright Food Group to sell its 50% stake in water company Shanghai Maling Aquarius to a Bright Food Group unit.
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Volvic’s ‘Drink 1, Give 10’ continued success
Volvic Natural Spring Water has confirmed its support and commitment to the Rainforest Foundation US in its ‘Drink 1, Give 10’ campaign.
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Financials May/June 2011: Danone, Heinz, Britvic
The latest financial news for May 2011 includes Danone's 10% increase in turnover, Heinz's sales increase and Britvic's rising international revenue.
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Danone launches sustainable Ingeo Activia yogurt cup
Danone has switched to Ingeo – a plastic from plants, not oil – for its Activia yogurt in Germany.
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Bioplastics gain focus at Interpack 2011
Bioplastics were much in evidence at Interpack in Dusseldorf, demonstrating that for a wide variety of packaging, bioplastics offer solutions that can positively reduce environmental impact.
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New UK campaign for Volvic
UK bottled water brand Volvic has launched a £3m cross-media advertising campaign for Volvic natural mineral water and Volvic Touch of Fruit.
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Danone adopts green packaging technology in Canada
Danone Canada has announced two major innovations in packaging: a new ecological manufacturing process for its individual serving products and the use of an ecological high-density polyethylene.
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Danone and Unimilk merger creates new CIS dairy leader
Danone and Unimilk have finalised the merger of their Fresh Dairy Product businesses in Russia and other CIS member countries.
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Danone signs agreement to acquire YoCream
Danone has signed an agreement to acquire YoCream, the leading producer of frozen yogurt in the US, for US$103m.
Opinion
Would Danone really ever move out of water?
Speculation is building that yogurt to bottled company Group Danone might sell it water division.
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Packaged water industry celebrates success at Gleneagles
At a special gala during the 7th Global Bottled Water Congress in Scotland, the finalists and winners in the 2010 Water Innovation Awards were announced.
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Danone to buy back shares after quarterly sales gain
Groupe Danone has reported a solid 3rd quarter 2010 growth in volumes and sales, with full-year targets 2010 confirmed.
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Evian announces partnership with Issey Miyake
Evian Natural Spring Water has partnered with fashion icon Issey Miyake to unveil its fourth annual limited edition designer bottle.
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Coke still on top in 'Top 100 Best Global Brands'
Interbrand has published its Top 100 'Best Global Brands' for 2010, and Coca-Cola is still top of the pile.
