Danone
Danone is a multinational food-products corporation headquartered in Paris, France, specializing in dairy products, plant-based alternatives, bottled water, and specialized nutrition. The company operates globally with a diverse portfolio of brands and maintains a significant manufacturing presence across the European Union.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Spain
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Paris
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
Danone S.A.
Data Hosting
FR
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
high
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
CDP Water Security, CDP Climate Change, SBTi
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1919
Foundation
Isaac Carasso founded Danone in Barcelona, Spain, to produce yogurt.
1973
Merger with Gervais Danone
Danone merged with the BSN glass manufacturing group, shifting focus to food.
2020
Entreprise à Mission
Danone adopted the status of a French 'Entreprise à Mission' (purpose-driven company).