Danone has offloaded infant nutrition businesses in France and the Benelux in the wake of last year’s acquisition of Dutch group Royal Numico.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

The French food giant has sold its 123 milk brand in Belgium, Numico’s baby milk and baby drink business in France and Bledina’s export operations in Belgium and the Netherlands.


Lactalis has acquired the French Numico business and the 123 brand in Belgium.


Meanwhile, Swiss firm Hero Group has bought the Bledina operations in Belgium and the Netherlands.


“We have sold these businesses to meet the requirements of the European Commission. These were the stipulations placed on our acquisition of Numico,” a Danone spokesperson said.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

These businesses represent less than 3% of Danone’s infant nutrition activities worldwide, the company said.


Danone bought Numico, the company behind brands including Milupa and Cow & Gate, last year for EUR12.3bn (US$18.9bn).