Danone completes its acquisition of MADE Group, expanding its presence in the fast-growing healthy nutrition space in Asia Pacific
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Rhea-AI Summary
Danone (DANOY) has completed its acquisition of MADE Group, an Australia-based food and beverage company focused on health-oriented products.
MADE generated more than €300 million in sales for the fiscal year ending June 2026 and has consistently delivered double-digit growth. Its presence spans Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, with a portfolio including high-protein ready-to-drink products, gut-health yoghurts and coconut-based products.
Danone expects MADE to contribute to its Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products business in Asia Pacific and sees opportunities to reach more consumers by combining MADE’s marketing expertise and route to market with its own scale, science and category expertise. MADE’s integrated business model includes in-house expertise and manufacturing capabilities.
How this balance works
Rhea-AI gives every point it takes from this document a weight. Minor counts 1, Moderate 3 and Major 9, so one Major point outweighs several Minor ones. The bar adds up the weights on each side, and when neither side holds more than 65% of the total the balance reads Mixed.
It reads the document as published, with the same rules for every company, and it does not look at what the market expected or at how the stock traded, so a point can be objectively good on a day the stock falls.
Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Positive
- Moderate pointMADE Group acquisition completed, adding a health-focused business with a presence across Asia Pacific.
- Minor pointAcquired business sales exceeded €300 million for the fiscal year ending June 2026.
- Minor pointMADE has consistently delivered double-digit growth, adding an established growth business to Danone’s portfolio.
Negative
- None.
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Press release – Paris, November 12, 2026, 6:00 pm CET
Danone completes its acquisition of MADE Group, expanding its presence in the fast-growing healthy nutrition space in Asia Pacific
Danone has successfully completed its acquisition of MADE Group, a fast-growing Australia-based company with a portfolio of well-established health-focused brands, which includes high-protein ready-to-drink products, gut-health yoghurts and coconut-based products.
The company has significant presence in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, and a proven track record in innovation with best-in-class marketing capabilities.
MADE Group has consistently delivered double-digit growth and attractive margins and, with sales of more than
Antoine de Saint-Affrique, Danone SA Chief Executive Officer said:
“Today, we are pleased to officially welcome MADE to the Danone family. MADE is a natural fit for Danone, with a portfolio of strong brands across high-protein, gut health and plant-based products. They have built an impressive track record of innovation, strong consumer engagement and sustained growth across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. By combining MADE’s entrepreneurial culture, marketing expertise and proven route to market with Danone’s scale, science and category expertise, we are excited to unlock new opportunities, and reach even more consumers across Asia Pacific.”
Amanda Butler, MADE Group Chief Executive Officer said:
“Our mantra of ‘making healthy happy’ is closely aligned with Danone’s mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Building on the growth and momentum we have achieved over the past few years, and with a shared commitment to health and a passion for innovation, we are excited to begin this new chapter alongside Danone.
By combining our complementary strengths, we are creating a stronger platform for growth in some of the most dynamic health and wellness categories across Asia-Pacific, unlocking new opportunities for our brands, our people and the consumers we serve.”
About MADE Group (www.madegroup.com)
MADE is an Australian-founded, food and beverage company focused on delivering healthier products with strong nutrition, taste and quality. Founded in 2005, it has grown into a global business with a leading portfolio spanning functional beverages, dairy and plant-based products. Its integrated model combines in-house expertise with manufacturing capabilities to drive innovation and agility. With operations across Asia Pacific and a growing international footprint, MADE continues to expand through product innovation and strategic growth initiatives.
About Danone (www.danone.com)
Danone is a leading global food and beverage company operating in three health-focused, fast-growing and on-trend Categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With a long-standing mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices while committing to achieve measurable nutritional, social, societal and environmental impact. Danone has defined its Renew strategy to restore growth, competitiveness, and value creation for the long-term. With c.90,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated
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Has Danone completed its acquisition of MADE Group?
Danone has completed the acquisition of MADE Group. The Australia-based food and beverage business has a presence in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Its portfolio includes high-protein ready-to-drink products, gut-health yoghurts and coconut-based products.