Danone
Danone is a publicly traded global food and beverage company with a health-focused portfolio spanning dairy, plant-based, waters, and specialized nutrition including early life and medical nutrition brands. Founded in 1919 and listed on Euronext Paris, it operates across 120+ countries with 90,000 employees.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1919
- HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Danone does
Danone is a publicly listed global food and beverage company (Euronext Paris: DAN) founded in 1919, headquartered in Paris, with approximately 90,000 employees and a commercial presence in more than 120 countries. The group operates a health-focused portfolio of 146 brands across three core streams: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products (Activia, Actimel, Alpro, Silk, Danette, Danonino, YoPRO, International Delight), Waters (Evian, Volvic, Aqua, Mizone), and Specialized Nutrition (Aptamil, Dumex, Hi-Q for early life; Souvenaid, Fortimel for medical nutrition). 89% of products fall within healthy categories, and the company's stated mission is delivering health through food across general consumer, early life, and clinical nutrition segments. Danone's Thai subsidiary, Danone Specialized Nutrition (Thailand) Co., Ltd., has operated locally since 1957 and has held B Corp certification since 2021.
The company's underlying technology centers on proprietary nutritional formulations rather than information technology platforms. Key proprietary assets include synbiotic formulations combining prebiotics with Bifidobacterium breve to restore gut microbiota balance in C-section born infants, and the Fortasyn Connect formulation used in Souvenaid for dietary management of early Alzheimer's disease. The Danone CARE+ mobile application provides child development tracking from birth to age five, infant stool scanning, and senior body movement testing, functioning primarily as a content, engagement, and loyalty platform rather than an AI-driven analytics product. Underlying research capability is described as more than 100 years of work in gut microbiota, microbiome science, and early life nutrition.
Danone generates revenue through consumer packaged goods sales across retail, foodservice, and healthcare channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed at the SKU level, and revenue streams are characterized as one-time sales transactions across the three product categories. Go-to-market in Thailand combines direct sales and marketing to healthcare professionals, parents, and caregivers, supported by consumer care lines (Hi-Family Club, Dumex), loyalty programs (CARE+ Rewards), press conferences, healthcare professional events, and partnerships with retail chains including Big C, Lotus's, CJ, and PY Kijsiri. Manufacturing infrastructure includes the Bangplee factory in Samutprakarn, which functions as a regional hub for Southeast Asia and India, with stated intent to develop Thailand into a regional logistics hub within two years. Recent strategic activity centers on the June 2026 announcement of the MADE Group acquisition in Australia and consolidation of the Saputo Dairy Australia joint venture, targeting expansion of the Asia Pacific functional and healthy nutrition footprint.
Danone firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Danone
- Legal name
- Danone Specialized Nutrition (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://danone.co.th
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1919
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Danone is a publicly traded global food and beverage company with a health-focused portfolio spanning dairy, plant-based, waters, and specialized nutrition including early life and medical nutrition brands. Founded in 1919 and listed on Euronext Paris, it operates across 120+ countries with 90,000 employees.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Danone industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Infant Formula and Specialized Nutrition
- NAICS
- Food Manufacturing (311)
- SIC
- Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty & Functional Packaged Foods (Gluten-Free, Keto, Organic, Medical/Allergen-Friendly) (CRADAAAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Baby Feeding Supplements & Fortifiers (Probiotics, DHA/ARA, Vitamins) (CRADAEAI), Healthy Aging & Cognitive Support Supplements (CRADAGAM), Baby Nutrition for Special Diets (Gluten-Free, Kosher/Halal, Allergen-Controlled) (CRADAEAO)
Keywords
Where Danone is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bangkok
- HQ country
- Thailand
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
Danone business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Essential Dairy & Plant-Based Products: Sales of dairy products (Activia, Actimel, Danette, Danonino, YoPRO), plant-based beverages (Alpro, Silk), and International Delight coffee creamers through retail channels globally
- Waters: Bottled water brands including Evian, Volvic, Aqua, Mizone, Salus, and Żywiec Zdrój sold through retail and foodservice channels
- Specialized Nutrition: Early life nutrition (Aptamil, Dumex, Hi-Q) and medical nutrition products (Souvenaid, Fortimel) targeting infants, children, and adults with specific nutritional needs. Includes products for C-section babies with synbiotic formulations and products for Alzheimer's management
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Danone product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Danone develops, manufactures, and markets health-focused food, beverage, and specialized nutrition products. The portfolio spans early life nutrition (infant formula and follow-on milk), medical nutrition for specific conditions such as Alzheimer's and disease-related malnutrition, dairy products (yoghurts, probiotic drinks), plant-based beverages, and bottled waters. Products are sold under multiple brands including Dumex, Hi-Q, Aptamil, Souvenaid, Fortimel, Alpro, Activia, and Evian.
Product overview
Danone Thailand operates through its Specialized Nutrition division offering a portfolio of brands for early life nutrition, specialized medical nutrition, plant-based beverages, and vitamin waters. The core brands include Dumex (early life nutrition for Thai families), Hi-Q (global early life nutrition), Souvenaid (Alzheimer's dietary management), B'lue (vitamin water), and Alpro (plant-based beverages). Additionally, Danone offers the Danone CARE+ digital app for family health tracking. The company also provides specialized medical nutrition products like Fortimel for disease-related malnutrition.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Dumex: Early life nutrition brand historically present in Thailand raising generations of Thais
- Hi-Q
- Souvenaid
- B'lue
- Alpro
- Dumex Dugro
- Aptamil
- Fortimel
Products and services
- Dumex
Quantifiable outcome
- 89% of Danone products belong to healthy categories
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Danone
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Danone technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Danone partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MADE GroupcoreDanone to acquire MADE Group, an Australia-based company with health-focused portfolio including Hooray!, Cocobella, Rokeby, and The Collective brands. The acquisition covers high-protein ready-to-drink products, gut-health yoghurts, and coconut-based products. MADE Group has sales of more than €300 million for fiscal year ending June 2026 and would be accretive to Danone's Operating margin and EPS from year 1. Expected to close in H2 2026.
- Saputo Dairy AustraliacoreDanone to acquire the remaining 49% stake in its existing fresh dairy joint venture with Saputo Dairy Australia. Through this partnership, Danone has established a solid presence in functional yoghurts in Australia anchored in YoPRO, Activia and Ultimate brands.
- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)coreLong-standing partnership with BMA and its Health Department to combat Iron Deficiency Anemia. Danone has handed over IDA screening tools to support BMA's health checks ambition across Bangkok. Partnership includes collaboration with Health Centres and Child Development Centres for free non-invasive IDA screenings targeting children.
- Big CminorPartnership with Big C retail chain to expand nationwide access to free IDA screenings, bringing early detection closer to families in everyday shopping environments.
- Lotus'sminorPartnership with Lotus's retail chain to expand nationwide access to free IDA screenings, bringing early detection closer to families in everyday shopping environments.
- PY KijsiriminorPartnership with PY Kijsiri retail chain to expand nationwide access to free IDA screenings, bringing early detection closer to families in everyday shopping environments.
- The Child Development and Behavioral AssociationminorPartnership to host C-Section Awareness Month events promoting understanding of cesarean delivery impacts and methods to reduce impact on babies through breastfeeding and synbiotic nutrition.
- The Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and GynaecologistsminorCollaboration with medical experts including Assoc. Prof. Manopchai Thamkhantho, MD, OB-GYN and Executive Committee member for C-section awareness and maternal health education initiatives.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Danone competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group: China's largest dairy company with extensive infant formula, functional yogurt, and plant-based product lines. Competes with Danone in APAC, particularly in specialized nutrition categories targeting premium Chinese consumers.
- Yili Group: Yili is one of Asia's largest dairy conglomerates with extensive infant formula (Yili Infant Milk), functional dairy, and plant-based offerings. Broader portfolio than Danone Thailand but competes in overlapping categories, particularly in APAC markets.
Direct peers
- Hero Group: Hero Group owns infant nutrition brands (Hero Baby, Beech-Nut) and competes directly with Danone in early life nutrition across European and Asian markets. Similar portfolio focus on baby food and toddler nutrition.
- FrieslandCampina: FrieslandCampina is a Dutch dairy cooperative with strong infant nutrition (Friso) and dairy product portfolios. Comparable to Danone in serving health-focused consumer segments across multiple geographies with similar B2B and B2C distribution.
- HiPP: HiPP is a leading European organic infant nutrition brand. Directly comparable to Danone's early life nutrition portfolio, particularly in the premium and organic sub-segment where both companies compete on natural/organic credentials.
- Reckitt Benckiser (Mead Johnson): Mead Johnson's Enfamil is the leading infant formula brand in many markets, directly competing with Danone's Aptamil and Dumex. Both compete on early life nutrition science and pediatric healthcare professional channels.
- Abbott Laboratories: Abbott Nutrition (Similac, Pediasure) competes directly with Danone in infant formula and medical nutrition globally. Both companies target healthcare professionals and have strong pediatric/specialized nutrition portfolios with proprietary formulations.
- Nestlé: Nestlé is Danone's largest global competitor across infant nutrition (NAN, Gerber), dairy, and plant-based categories. Both companies pursue health-focused portfolios with global scale and similar GTM approaches targeting healthcare professionals and parents.
Regional players
- Beingmate: Beingmate is a major Chinese infant formula manufacturer competing primarily in the China market. Similar product focus to Danone's early life nutrition portfolio but operates in a different geography with concentrated domestic market exposure.
- Feihe (China Youran Dairy): Feihe is a leading Chinese infant formula brand (Astrabamum) primarily serving mainland China market. Comparable to Danone in early life nutrition focus but geographically concentrated in China rather than globally diversified.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Danone social profiles
Digital presenceDanone compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Danone financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Danone leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Danone subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Danone funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Danone M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Danone
What does Danone do?
Danone develops, manufactures, and markets health-focused food, beverage, and specialized nutrition products. The portfolio spans early life nutrition (infant formula and follow-on milk), medical nutrition for specific conditions such as Alzheimer's and disease-related malnutrition, dairy products (yoghurts, probiotic drinks), plant-based beverages, and bottled waters. Products are sold under multiple brands including Dumex, Hi-Q, Aptamil, Souvenaid, Fortimel, Alpro, Activia, and Evian.
Is Danone a public or private company?
Danone is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Danone founded?
Danone was founded in 1919.
Where is Danone based?
Danone is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, in the Asia region.
How does Danone make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Essential Dairy & Plant-Based Products are the primary driver. The others are waters and specialized Nutrition.
Who are Danone's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group and Yili Group. Direct peers are Hero Group, FrieslandCampina, HiPP, Reckitt Benckiser (Mead Johnson), Abbott Laboratories and Nestlé. Regional players are Beingmate and Feihe (China Youran Dairy).
Does Danone have an API?
No public API is recorded for Danone.
What industry is Danone in?
Danone's product category is Infant Formula and Specialized Nutrition. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAAAI, Specialty & Functional Packaged Foods (Gluten-Free, Keto, Organic, Medical/Allergen-Friendly), with a secondary code of CRADAEAI, Baby Feeding Supplements & Fortifiers (Probiotics, DHA/ARA, Vitamins). Its NAICS code is 311 and its SIC code is 2030.