About Danone
Danone S.A. is a French multinational food-products corporation founded in 1919 in Barcelona, Spain by Isaac Carasso. The company is one of the world's largest producers of dairy products, plant-based foods, bottled water, and early-life nutrition.
Our Story
Danone began with Isaac Carasso producing yogurt in Barcelona using cultures from the Pasteur Institute. Named after his son Daniel's nickname "Danone," the company expanded to France in 1929 and became a global leader in fermented dairy products. Danone pioneered the concept of health-focused foods.
Products & Services
Danone's portfolio includes fresh dairy products (Activia, Danone, Danonino, Oikos), plant-based alternatives (Alpro, Silk, So Delicious), bottled water (Evian, Volvic, Badoit), and early-life and medical nutrition (Aptamil, Nutricia). The company operates through four business lines: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition.
Global Operations
Headquartered in Paris, France, Danone operates in over 50 countries with 90,000 employees. The company is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is a component of the CAC 40 index.
Careers at Danone
Danone offers career opportunities in food science, manufacturing, marketing, sales, supply chain, and corporate functions. The company is committed to sustainability and health-focused innovation.