The Latest Breaking News from Danone

Oikos maker has an interesting use for its wasted yogurt

A new $40 million facility in Ohio will convert yogurt residuals into renewable energy

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Russia seizes control over assets of Nestle, French firms

Russia has placed the local businesses of Nestlé, Auchan and other Western-linked companies under temporary administration. Nestlé is weighing its options, while Auchan and Lemana Pro say their Russian operations continue as normal.

Euronews · Sep 18

Russia seizes Nestle, Auchan, Lemana Pro and FM Logistic assets in latest Western corporate takeover

Russian authorities have seized assets of Nestle and three French groups. A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin transferred these Russian operations. These companies' Russian subsidiaries were transferred to LEV Management. Most Western firms had already sold or isolated their Russian holdings. This seizure echoes Moscow's previous takeover of Danone's…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Food industry calls on Andy Burnham to make food security a national priority

A letter signed by more than 100 organisations warns that the next food shock is ‘not a question of if, but when’.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

Tesco and Sainsbury’s urge Burnham to make food security a priority after farmers warn of shortages

UK food prices are on track to be 50 per cent higher by November compared to levels at the start of the cost-of-living crisis in mid-2021, a think tank has said

The Independent UK · Jul 29

‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules

Exclusive: Global investigation reveals 235 lawsuits have been brought against governments in five countries since 2010

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Volvic to appeal after French court rules green claims were misleading

The bottled water brand Volvic has been found guilty of “misleading commercial practices” by the Paris Commercial Court over environmental claims made on its mineral water bottles, including that they were “carbon neutral” or “100 percent recyclable”.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 30

‘Climate-neutral’ milk to solar-powered factories: How meat and dairy giants greenwash their image

Study finds most of the claims made by 33 of the largest meat and dairy companies can be categorised as misleading, unverifiable or unsupported by evidence

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Dame Judi Dench pleads with council to reject bottling plant on woodland

North Yorkshire Council has received more than 1,000 objections to the scheme.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Idris Elba-backed firm Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal

Co-founder Julian Hearn and actor likely to get big payday after takeover by French group

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23