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Danone: U.S. Operations Contribute $9.6B to Economy

Dairy cows at Danone U.S. partner farm, Schwieterman Farms.
Danone USA has released findings from its first U.S. Economic Impact Study, reporting a $9.6 billion contribution to the U.S. economy in 2025.
The study, conducted by economic research firm John Dunham & Associates, aims to demonstrate how Danone supports American jobs, farming and manufacturing communities and economic resilience.
Danone's U.S. business includes more than 5,000 employees, more than 10 manufacturing facilities and a portfolio of brands designed to support evolving consumer health priorities, including high-quality protein, probiotics and fiber, plant-based nutrition and lower-to-no added sugar options.
"At Danone, our mission is delivered every day in the foods we make and the communities we serve," says Dan Magliocco, president, Danone USA. "We source from American farmers, invest in U.S. manufacturing and make nutrient-dense food — all designed to help drive a unique ripple effect on community health, on and beyond the shelf. This report demonstrates how our business is supporting jobs, the local economy and bringing resilience to industries connected to American food and nutrition."
In 2025, Danone supported approximately 22,000 American jobs across agriculture, manufacturing, research and development and other industries. Across the country, every Danone job helped support nearly three additional jobs across farms, suppliers, transportation networks and local communities.
As demand for health and functional nutrition accelerates, Danone aims to leverage scientific expertise to innovate nutrient-dense foods and beverages in a way that brings economic activity to the U.S. food system. In 2025, the company translated its nutrition science capabilities into new products, technologies and ingredient innovations designed to address growing consumer demand for protein, gut health, plant-based, children's nutrition and more. For example, Danone expanded its high-protein OIKOS portfolio across cups, drinks and shakes. This included the launch of OIKOS Fusion, a high-protein drink designed to support muscle maintenance and digestive health during weight loss.
Danone says its commitment to American agriculture extends across its sourcing, manufacturing and farming partnerships. The company sources approximately 90% of its ingredients domestically. In 2025, Danone purchased approximately 200 million gallons of milk from American farms across many states, helping generate economic activity across farming regions including Kansas, Utah, Idaho, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Beyond sourcing, Danone continues to invest in regenerative agriculture and farm innovation, supporting practices that help improve soil health, farm productivity and long-term agricultural resilience.
"Having Danone as a partner in our business has expedited the rate we find success in investments, both on the dairy side and the farming side," says Mitch Schwieterman, sixth-generation family farm operator in Ohio. "Without Danone's partnership, it would be much harder to scale our regenerative agriculture practices — practices that strengthen our farmland while helping to provide the nutrient-dense ingredients behind their products."
With its U.S. manufacturing footprint and sourcing model, Danone says it aims to ensure a reliable supply of nutritious food while supporting long-term economic growth. The company's investments in domestic production, including billions invested in U.S. manufacturing over the past decade, continue to help strengthen supply chain resilience, support American jobs and drive innovation.
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