Danone might be interested in Materne
Danone is on all fronts. While some emit can see the group sell its dairy division waters – which could fetch about 7 billion dollars (5.1 billion euros) – Danone wants to continue to diversify outside of yogurt, including products from fruit, as stated in the economy Figaro, the head of Danone, Franck Riboud, last July. Last August, the group has bought Immédia, smoothies number three in France.
According to the boss Materne, Michael Larroche, Danone would also be interested in the manufacturer of sauces. "In the perspective of a future buyout, I can only rejoice in the interest of Danone sauce, but the Coca-Cola," he says in an interview with the daily La Tribune, this Friday.Danone has launched a stewed with sweetener brand Taillefine, "The Garden Gourmet," in January.
Materne brand has been bought by the investment fund, LBO France for 187 million euros Activa shareholder for seven years the manufacturer of sauces, whose sales amounted to 175 million euros free credit score.
"Lactalis still has a chance" to redeem Yoplait
Asked about the departure of national champions abroad as Yoplait, which could be sold to the American General Mills, even though the Swiss Nestlé favors Yoplait, Michel Larroche hopes that "Lactalis has still a chance" and regrets " lack of competitiveness of our agriculture. " Danone could also sell its polar waters for Japanese brewers, although the group has made laititer lie.
In 2009, the water division has completed 17% of the total turnover of 15 billion euros made by Danone, the world of mineral waters with a market share of 11.7% in 2009. The turnover of the pole "mineral waters" of Danone rose 18% in the third quarter of 2010.
