Danone North America facts for kids
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| Industry | Food |
| Fate | As WhiteWave Foods: Acquired by Dean Foods in 2002, then by Danone |
| Founded | 1977 in Boulder, Colorado |
| Founder | Steve Demos |
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North America and Europe |
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3,800 |
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Danone North America is a company that makes and sells food and drinks. It is based in White Plains, New York, in the U.S. The company makes and sells many popular products. These include yogurt, plant-based foods like almond milk, coffee creamers, and organic produce. You can find their products in stores across North America and Europe.
The company was first known as WhiteWave Foods. A French company called Danone bought WhiteWave in 2017. After the purchase, the company was renamed "DanoneWave". Later, it became "Danone North America".
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How Danone North America Started
Early Days as WhiteWave Foods
The company began in 1977 as "WhiteWave Foods". Steve Demos started it in Boulder, Colorado. His goal was to bring more soy products to the market. This included things like soy milk.
Becoming Part of Dean Foods
In 2002, a larger company called Dean Foods bought WhiteWave. WhiteWave then became a part of Dean Foods. This made WhiteWave a "subsidiary," which means it was owned by another company.
Becoming Independent Again
After several years, Dean Foods decided to let WhiteWave become its own company again. This happened in August 2012. WhiteWave sold shares to the public in an "initial public offering" (IPO). This means people could buy parts of the company.
Growing with New Brands
WhiteWave Foods grew by buying other companies.
- On January 2, 2014, WhiteWave bought Earthbound Farm. This was America's biggest grower of organic fruits and vegetables.
- In September 2014, WhiteWave announced it would buy So Delicious. So Delicious makes vegan desserts and drinks. The deal was completed on October 31, 2014.
Joining the Danone Family
On July 7, 2016, the French food company Danone announced it would buy WhiteWave. This was a very big deal. WhiteWave's board of directors agreed to the sale.
The purchase was completed in April 2017. The new company was first named "DanoneWave." In April 2018, it was renamed "Danone North America." It now operates as a part of Danone. Its main office is still in Denver.
Popular Brands You Might Know
Danone North America makes many well-known food and drink brands.
- Dairy Products: Horizon Organic offers milk and other dairy items. Two Good is another yogurt brand.
- Plant-Based Foods: Silk makes plant-based milks and foods. So Delicious offers nut milks and yogurts. Alpro and Provamel are plant-based brands sold in Europe.
- Coffee Creamers: International Delight and Land O'Lakes are popular coffee creamers. Left Field Farms also makes creamers and milk.
- Coffee: Stok makes cold-brew coffee.
See also
- List of food companies
