Danone first-half beats forecasts with improving dairy business

Danone (DANO.PA) reported stronger-than-expected first-half results on Thursday, helped by cost control, price increases and improving sales at its core dairy division in Europe following a revamp of its Danonino and Actimel yoghurt brands. By DOMINIQUE VIDALON

France's Danone to buy WhiteWave to boost U.S. business

France’s Danone said on Thursday it would double the size of its U.S. business by buying organic foods producer WhiteWave Foods Co for $10.4 billion in its largest acquisition since 2007. By DOMINIQUE VIDALON AND MICHEL ROSE