DANONE NEWS

Danone named among Canada’s Top 50 socially responsible companies

Boucherville, Quebec, June 10, 2011 – Canadian magazine Maclean’s has named Danone among the top 50 socially responsible companies. The selection of the 50 companies in this list is based on a wide range of environmental, social and governance criteria established by Jantzi-Sustainalytics, recognized globally for their research and analysis in matters of sustainability.

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Danone invests $50 million in Quebec
Danone’s Boucherville plant to produce Danactive for entire Canadian market

Boucherville, September 28, 2010 – Thanks to an investment of $50 million, Danone’s Boucherville plant will produce the DanActive probiotic drink for the entire Canadian market following its acquisition of equipment at the cutting edge of technology.

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New Coolision

What's Coolision? It's the new generation of tubes for tweens – a true revolution! A duo of flavours presented with innovative packaging: two tubes attached to one other for a Coolision of fruity flavours!

Coolision is available in 4 different flavours, in packs of 6 x 60 g servings.

www.danone.ca/en/products/coolision.aspx

Danacol

Danacol is a delicious yogurt drink containing plant sterols. Plant sterols help reduce bad cholesterol. In fact, each 80 mL of Danacol serving provides 50 percent of the daily quantity of plant sterols shown to help reduce cholesterol in adults.

Danacol yogurt drink contains only 35 calories and is a source of calcium, vitamin B12 and a good source of vitamins A and D.

Danacol is available in five delicious flavours. To learn more, click here www.danone.ca/en/products/danacol.aspx

Meet our Stonyfield Ambassadors.

Passionate. Successful. Innovative. The Stonyfield Ambassadors are all this and more. Each is a leader in their field. They are joining together to raise their voices in praise of the delicious flavour and healthy benefits of eating organic. To our ambassadors, enjoying Stonyfield organic yogurt is one way we can all maintain our well-being, and live on a healthier planet.

Learn more about each of them, click here http://www.stonyfield.ca/en/ambassadors

Did you know that each year, Stonyfield contributes 10% of its profits to efforts that help protect or restore the planet?

This fund is called Profit for the Planet. For 2010/2011, Stonyfield will dedicate this fund to supporting key initiatives that include a yogurt cup reclamation program in partnership with Terracycle and the Profit for the Planet Community Challenge.

The Profit for the Planet Community Challenge invites Canadians to submit their ideas for grassroots green initiatives that can affect positive and meaningful change in their communities. By providing a helping hand in the form of a little financial aid, Stonyfield aims to encourage all Canadians to implement local earth-friendly projects.

A little can go a long way!

For more information, click here : http://www.stonyfield.ca/en/profit-for-the-planet

August 2010: Danone introduces it's latest innovation: CRUSH

Danone is proud to introduce our brand new Crush yogurt, a delicious and healthy yogurt in a squeezable package. No spoon required!

Kids are definitely going to enjoy this new concept as well as the packaging, with its innovative, vibrant, and entertaining design. Here's an entirely one-of-a-kind yogurt!

Crush contains twice the calcium of most other yogurts. It's also a source of vitamin D, and now has 30 % less sugar!*, making it a healthy choice parents can applaud! Danone Crush is available in four irresistible flavours, in packs of 8 x 100 g servings. Click Here to Learn More!