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About Danone Canada

At Danone Canada, we aim to bring health through food to as many people as possible and make every age the best age through our iconic brands and nourishing products. Health, innovation, and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. We take pride in being the largest consumer-facing Certified B Corp in Canada, dedicated to using our business as a force for good.

At a Glance

Danone Canada stands as a prominent player in the Canadian food and beverage industry. Our dedicated team of Danoners is driven by purpose and devoted to advancing health, sustainability, and innovation.

#1 in Yogurt in Canada*

#1 in Plant-Based in Canada*

National production network in Canada

*Based on $ sales for the last 52 weeks ending August 10, 2024, in GDM

A Leading Food & Beverage Company

Discover the essence of Danone Canada and gain deeper insights into our mission-driven strategies and our unwavering commitment to bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

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A Global Business

For over a century, Danone has led the way in innovating health and nutrition. Now, as a global leader, our distinct, health-focused food, and beverage portfolio sets us apart. Backed by the commitment of nearly 100,000 employees across over 55 countries, our products are accessible in over 120 countries worldwide.

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Investor Relations

Our goal at Danone is to promote health through food while also striving to achieve sustainable, purposeful, and successful growth in the market. Our proactive approach to innovation enables us to adapt swiftly to evolving consumer demands and priorities, all while aiming to create a positive influence on the environment, health, and communities.

Danone's shares are traded on Euronext Paris and are encompassed in numerous prominent sustainability indexes.

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Our brands in Canada

Danone Canada takes the forefront in pioneering health-focused food and beverage offerings, crafted to benefit consumers while prioritizing sustainable production practices. Our brands excel across diverse categories such as yogurt, plant-based food and beverages, water, ready-to-drink coffee and creamers, and plant-based creamers.

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Our History

Our Canadian origins date back to Jude Delisle, who established a yogurt business in Montréal, Quebec shortly after the turn of the 20th century. Initially serving doctors who prescribed yogurt as a treatment, Delisle's venture flourished, becoming Canada's top yogurt producer by 1967. In 1968, the company modernized operations with a new facility in Boucherville, near Montréal, and continued to thrive through innovation and market expansion.

In 1993, Delisle joined the Danone Group, rebranding the company as Danone Canada in 1997. In April 2017, Danone acquired WhiteWave Foods, uniting two companies in North America with shared values of purpose, growth, and quality food.

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While living in Barcelona, Spain, Isaac Carasso creates a yogurt aimed at improving children’s health through simple, natural and delicious food. He names the first Danone yogurt after his son, Daniel, and initially sells it in pharmacies.

During the same period, Jude Delisle travels in France lead him to make a life-altering discovery: yogurt. Once he returns to Quebec, he launches his business on Duluth Street in Montreal, ramping up production at an astonishing rate.

The Delisle company moves to Boucherville, Québec, and opens a state-of-the-art production plant to meet the demand created by its stunning growth.

Daniel Carasso looks to grow Danone internationally. He meets with Antoine Riboud and recognizes his unmistakable entrepreneurial talent. The merger of BSN Gervais and Danone is announced, and a leader in the agri-food industry is born.

In a landmark speech in Marseille, new CEO Antoine Riboud redefines the traditional role of the business leader. He calls for a different approach to management and outlines a new vision of corporate responsibility. This is the birth of Danone’s dual commitment to business success and social progress.

Delisle joins Danone, and its products gain impressive ground in Western Canada. In 1997, Delisle officially becomes Danone Canada.

In May, Franck Riboud is appointed CEO of Danone, succeeding his father, and defines the company’s mission as “Bringing health through food to as many people as possible.”

Danone launches Activia Canada, a new generation of yogurt containing an exclusive living probiotic culture that contributes to healthy gut flora.

The Nutricia brand joins the Danone family following the acquisition of Royal Numico, a world leader in infant and medical nutrition.

Danone launches OIKOS Canada, its Greek yogurt brand, in Canada. In 2013, $40 million is invested in the Boucherville plant for OIKOS production.

Danone acquires the plant-based giant WhiteWave Foods

Danone acquires the plant-based giant White Waves Foods, a perfect match for building a global leader ready to respond to consumer trends and expectations for healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking choices.

Danone launches a new company signature, “One Planet. One Health,” which reflects its belief that our health and that of the planet are interconnected.

Danone Canada obtains B CorpTM certification.

Danone Canada obtains B Corp™ certification. This milestone is further recognition of the company’s objective to reconcile economic growth with social and environmental progress.

Danone celebrates its 100e anniversary, marking a century of innovation, growth, and commitment to health through food.

Danone commemorates 25 years of partnership with Breakfast Club of Canada (BCC), reinforcing its dedication to supporting children’s nutrition and education.

Danone introduces Two Good, a new brand offering low sugar products in line with the mission of bringing health through food.

Danone embarks on the Danone Impact Journey, a strategic initiative focused on enhancing sustainability and social responsibility across its operations.

Danone is recognized as a Canada’s Top Employer for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive workplace.

Our Leaders

Explore the profiles of our Canadian leadership team, a group of experienced individuals who steer our strategic direction and foster a culture of excellence within our organization.

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