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Huel Bought by Danone in €1bn Deal
Danone's €1 billion acquisition of Huel supports expansion into functional nutrition amid rising demand driven by younger, health-conscious consumers and weight-loss drug trends.
- The French food and beverage maker Danone said Monday it is set to buy Huel, based in Hertfordshire, as part of a strategic move into functional nutrition.
- Facing growing demand for functional nutrition, Danone is pushing this sector as a strategic priority to meet health-conscious younger consumers amid rising weight-loss drugs.
- Huel's CEO James McMaster said, 'Most people don't get enough protein, fibre, or the right nutrients,' and described the business as omnichannel with an expanding international footprint.
- The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval, with The Financial Times reporting it values Huel at about 1 billion euros, Danone said the deal will accelerate Huel's growth.
- Backed by figures such as Steven Bartlett and Idris Elba, Huel's profile aligns with industry trends, with ING projecting a $100 billion GLP-1 market by 2027 and around 2% European use.
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