Danone North America commences US$4M Expansion at Texas facility

USA – Danone North America has launched a $4 million expansion project at its 22,000-sq.-ft. plant in Fort Worth, Texas.

Established in 1925, the plant sits on nearly 11 acres and produces Danimals Kid’s Yogurts and Smoothies, Activia Probiotic Yogurt and YoCrunch Yogurt with Toppings.

According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the project includes two additions totaling 3,495 sq. ft. and a 1,843-sq.-ft. remodel for new equipment. The project is expected to be completed on Sept. 1.

Danone North America has tapped Illinois-based Ollmann Ernest Martin Architects, P.C. for design services.

The company operates a dozen other plant across the U.S., including a 609,000-sq.-ft. facility in Dallas, Texas.

Last year, Danone opened a $65 million production line at its facility in Jacksonville, Florida and multi-million-dollar, 48,000-sq.-ft. expansion at its plant in Minster, Ohio. 

Danone-Nutricia invests US$40.41M to boost dairy innovation in India

In 2025, Danone-Nutricia invested US$40.41M (₹356 crore) in Punjab’s agri-food sector, aiming to boost dairy innovation, train 5,000 farmers in modern milk production, and establish an innovation hub.

This significant commitment is seen as a direct result of the industry-friendly policies implemented by the state government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who aims to position Punjab as a key agri-food innovation hub within India.

A central component of the investment is a focused effort on dairy innovation and the modernization of milk production.

Danone-Nutricia, which already maintains a presence in Lalru, Punjab, will use the funds to develop a state-of-the-art production unit equipped with modern technology.

This facility will be dedicated to increasing the output of specialized nutrition products, signaling a strategic focus on high-value segments of the international dairy market and enhancing local manufacturing capabilities.

The partnership includes an essential outreach component directed at the dairy producer level.

The plan involves training and introducing more than 5,000 dairy farmers to modern, cutting-edge methods.

This comprehensive training will cover crucial areas such as quality milk production, animal care, and optimized feed management.

The initiative is designed to directly increase farmers’ income while simultaneously improving the raw milk quality essential for high-standard processing and specialized product manufacturing.

According to government data, the state has attracted a total investment exceeding US$1.42 billion (₹1.25 lakh crore) since the current administration took office, providing direct employment to approximately 4.5 lakh (450,000) youth.

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