US EditionDanone plans to acquire U.S. plant-based organic formula maker Kate Farms
- On May 12, 2025, Danone revealed it has finalized an agreement to purchase a controlling interest in Kate Farms, a California-based company specializing in organic, plant-derived nutrition products for medical and everyday use.
- The acquisition follows Kate Farms’ founding to develop allergen-free, organic formulas and aims to advance Danone's 125-year history in specialised nutrition with shared values and missions.
- Kate Farms produces medical and everyday nutrition products, including paediatric meals for tube feeding and renal support drinks, all made without top allergens or artificial additives.
- Brett Matthews, CEO of Kate Farms, will lead Danone’s North America medical nutrition division and emphasized their shared goal of expanding access to advanced, science-based nutritional solutions for a growing number of individuals.
- The agreement, contingent upon standard closing requirements such as obtaining regulatory approvals, will broaden Kate Farms’ market presence, enhance Danone’s portfolio of specialised nutrition products, and help address a wider range of consumer health needs across the US.
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Danone buys majority of plant-based nutrition business Kate Farms
Danone has struck a deal to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, a US-based business that makes plant-based and organic nutrition products. Founded in 2011 by Richard and Michelle Laver, California-based Kate Farms supplies a range of products from nutritional shakes on sale at mass-market retailers to tube-feeding products sold directly to healthcare providers. Kate Farms categorises its product into four areas: “everyday nutrition” for dail…
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