The Competition and Markets Authority’s decision came after it launched a preliminary inquiry last month.

The Competition and Markets Authority said it wouldn’t refer the merger to a more in-depth investigation after it launched an initial probe.

Danone (ENXTPA:BN) and Arcor have completed a joint venture in Argentina that combines their local dairy operations into a single integrated business. The new platform aims to improve product development, supply chain coordination and market reach across the Argentinian dairy sector. Danone will now report the Argentinian dairy activities under an equal control structure, reflecting shared governance of the joint venture. This kind of regional partnership is one way large consumer companies...

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Danone SA (DANOY) reports robust like-for-like sales growth and improved operating margins, while navigating regional challenges and expanding its health-focused portfolio.

Japan drove demand for Oikos and Activia brands, as global sales grew 4.2% on a like-for-like basis in the second quarter.

The U.K. antitrust watchdog launched an initial merger probe into the proposed acquisition of Huel to examine whether the deal would lessen competition in the country.

The launch comes after early success for the brand’s milk line, underscoring interest among younger consumers in plant-based options loaded with the popular nutrient.

Target's retail media arm, Roundel, is piloting a new data-driven advertising partnership with DirecTV Advertising. The collaboration links premium video ads to actual in-store and online purchases at Target. Danone is participating as a pilot client, with broader industry involvement planned. Target, traded as NYSE:TGT, is moving further into retail media by pairing its shopper insights with DirecTV Advertising's premium video inventory. The pilot is designed to connect ad exposure on...

Danone Group CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique Thomas Samson/Getty Images Alex Frederick is a lead research analyst at PitchBook, specializing in agriculture and foodtech. Danone has agreed to buy Made Group from TPG, helping the French giant build out its presence in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Terms were not disclosed, but the Australian Financial Review reported a price near A$2 billion ($1.4 billion) against more than €300 million of fiscal 2026 sales. Made Group is the kind of as

One of the deals will see the French dairy giant buy Australia-based drinks business Made Group.

Danone is buying Made Group and the remaining 49% of its Saputo Dairy Australia venture.