Groupe Danone
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Kraft Foods to Invest Euro 15 Million in New Biscuit Research & Development Center in France [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 47 days 4 hours 39 minutes ago
...dedicated to supporting the European biscuit business. These employees are currently located in leased space within the Groupe Danone R&D Center in Palaiseau, France, very close in proximity to the site of the new Center. "France is an important...
German Government Bonds Little Changed After Debt Sales in France, Spain
Bloomberg | 4 days 21 hours 32 minutes ago
The yield on the 10-year bund was within a basis point of the lowest level in more than a week as Groupe Danone SA cut its sales forecast, helping push the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index to a third day of losses. Air France-KLM Group posted a loss yesterday that exceeded the median estimate of analysts.
Reportlinker Adds Global Market Review of Probiotics - Forecasts to 2013 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 28 days 12 hours 35 minutes ago
...developments and financial information on some of the leading companies. Those mentioned in chapter 5 include: Groupe Danone, Nestle, Yakult Honsha, Mueller, Arla Foods, Valio, FrieslandCampina, Skanemejerier, Dale Farm, General Mills...
Anti-Monopoly Service Takes Longer Look at 4 Dairy Firms
Moscow Times, The | 40 days 14 hours 26 minutes ago
The Federal Anti-Monopoly Service said Wednesday that it prolonged a price-fixing investigation into dairy processors Wimm-Bill-Dann and Groupe Danone by two months after Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pledged support for farmers.
President Clinton Hosts Special Session on Northern Ireland; Announces New Commitments Focused on Harnessing Innovation for Development [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 61 days 11 hours 9 minutes ago
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Reportlinker Adds Functional Foods and Beverages in the U.S., 4th Edition Report [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 62 days 20 hours 37 minutes ago
...functional ingredients and condition-specific product thrusts. The report also profiles major marketers, including Groupe Danone, Kellogg Co., Kraft Foods, Nestle SA, PepsiCo and Nature's Path Organic. An exclusive feature of Functional...
Saatchi & Saatchi Wins U.S. Duties for Enfamil Baby Formula
Advertising Age | 5 days 13 hours 24 minutes ago
Move Expands Relationship With Parent Mead Johnson, Gives It a Lead Creative Agency Partner
Not Just for Profit
Strategy+Business | 44 days 7 hours 50 minutes ago
by Marjorie KellyWhen Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank received the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2006, one endeavor lifted into the limelight was Grameen Danone Foods Ltd. This was a pathbreaking collaborative en­terprise, launched that year as a 50–50 joint venture between Groupe Danone — the US$16 billion multinational yogurt maker — and the Grameen companies Yunus had cofounded. Yunus called the joint venture a “social business,” which he said could be ...
Suntory Completes Acquisition Of Orangina As Planned
Wall Street Journal, The | 11 days 1 hour 29 minutes ago
TOKYO (Dow Jones)--Japan's Suntory Holdings Ltd. said Friday that it has completed acquisition of privately held European beverage maker Orangina Schweppes Group in a deal that will help elevate its position in the global soft drinks market.
'Red' cookies help Kraft in Russia
Cincinnati Enquirer, The | 30 days 12 hours 42 minutes ago
MOSCOW - Kraft Foods Inc., the world's second-largest foodmaker, is beating the recession in Russia as it tailors baked goods to suit local tastes and customers snack on cookies named for Communist heroes.
Room For The Chinese Inn On The NYSE
Forbes | 6 days 1 hour 57 minutes ago
HONG KONG -- Thanks to the upcoming Shanghai Disneyland and the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, which are expected to increase demand for hotel rooms there, China's budget hotel chain 7 Days Group Holdings is finding traction as it markets its listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
Kraft Beats Russian Targets After Buying Communist Heroes' Cookie Brand
Bloomberg | 39 days 4 hours 33 minutes ago
Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Kraft Foods Inc., the world's second-largest foodmaker, is beating the recession in Russia as it tailors its baked goods to suit local tastes and customers snack on its traditional Bolshevik cookies.
Kraft Foods To Invest In New Biscuit Research And Development Center In France
Food Business Review | 46 days 19 hours 21 minutes ago
New facility is responsible for advancing biscuit technology platforms for European market
Why Kraft wants Cadbury's secrets
Globe and Mail (Toronto), The | 14 days 20 hours 54 minutes ago
Candy maker was in sights of acquisition-hungry Kraft; deal took on new urgency after last year's purchase of Wrigley by Mars
Major business events scheduled for Friday - National Business - MiamiHerald.com
Miami Herald, The | 32 days 17 hours 32 minutes ago
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Company Overview
| Company: | Groupe Danone |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Dairy Products |
| Website: | http://www.danonegroup.com |
You say Danone, I say Dannon; let's call the whole thing one of the largest dairy food and water producers in the world. Groupe Danone is a global leader in cultured dairy products (including yogurt, cheese, and dairy desserts). The company offers dozens of regional yogurt brands, including the US's Dannon, Activia, and organic yogurt Stonyfield Farm. The company's Evian, Volvic, Aqua, and other water brands make it #2 worldwide in bottled water (behind world leader Nestlé). Danone became a player in the baby-food sector with its 2007 purchase of Royal Numico. The company is organized around its core activities: fresh dairy products, water, baby nutrition, and medical nutrition.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 21,452.6 (2008) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 14.1 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 2,101.6 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | -67.1 (2008) |
| Number of Employees | 76,044 (2007) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | -13.7 (2007) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |