About us

For over 100 years, we’ve been bringing health through food to as many people as possible through our unique range of products. Today, we’re recognized as the global leader in dairy and plant-based products, and second in packaged waters and infant nutrition.

We continue to grow each year through our investments in nutrition research, and through the hard work of our talented Danoners. Our journey, including the one handled through the “Société à Mission” status, ensures that this growth makes a positive difference to society and the environment.

Who we are

Danone is a leading global food and beverage company with three main fast-growing categories: Essential Dairy and Plant-based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. We’re driven by our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible by creating nutritious products, raising awareness about healthy eating and drinking habits, and conducting our business sustainably. Our portfolio includes leading international brands, as well as brands tailored to specific regions. With almost 90,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €27.6 billion in sales in 2023. 


Our new Renew Danone strategy is our plan to create long-term value for our business by  innovating with our partners, while supporting vulnerable communities. Today, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes, and our ambition is to be B-Corp certified at global level by 2025.

OUR MISSION
MAKES US UNIQUE

Danone’s mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Our success depends on our ability to protect our natural resources. We want our business to make a positive difference at every level – economically, socially and environmentally. Our vision for the future of Danone is a sustainable business that respects each culture and each individual. 

That’s why in 2020, we became the first listed company to adopt the ‘Société à Mission’ status.

Our mission

It all started with a yogurt

Our history

Health through food has been at the heart of Danone for over a century, starting with Isaac Carasso's first pot of yogurt in 1919, sold in pharmacies in Barcelona to help children with digestive problems. Since then, Danone has been a science-based, consumer- and patient-centric company. In its expansion from Spain to France, the US, and now in 120 countries, Danone has always considered the tastes and needs of those we serve, expanding its portfolio to ensure health is at the heart.

 

Danone's story is also about the encounter of like-minded leaders and Danoners who believe that performance and responsibility go hand-in-hand. This belief and these values have kept us relevant over the years and continue to guide how we conduct our business.

Our history

We are Danone

With regenerative agriculture, we provide farmers with technical and financial support to help them adopt practices that are good for water, soil, and biodiversity.

Héloïse Augros
Head of Water Resource Protection for Badoit in Saint-Galmier

Leading in health

A unique portfolio of health-focused brands

No.1

in Dairy and Plant-based products

No.2

in Waters

No.2

In early life nutrition worldwide

No.4

in Adult Medical Nutrition

Social responsibility

Our mission has purpose

Careers

We’ve always been committed to doing business in a way that respects people and the planet. Find out how we’re creating value with our dedicated teams.

External recognition

Our sustainability commitments and achievements are evaluated externally. These include rankings such as the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings.

Governance

The management of Danone globally and regionally is overseen by the Executive Committee (or “COMEX”) leadership team. The COMEX defines our company strategy and ensures that it’s delivered successfully in all areas of the business. We also have a series of procedures and by-laws to ensure compliance across our operations with external regulations.

Discover Renew

Renew Danone strategy– our new strategic focus

It’s through relentless investment in research and innovation that we’ve earned our position as a global leader. Our mission to provide the best quality products to as many people as possible is constantly being renewed. By driving research, we can unlock the full potential of our core categories and expand our portfolio. Thanks to the hard work of our talented Danoners fueling our progress, we have a trusted relationship with our consumers – our products are present in over 93% of households in France.

Renew Danone strategy