According to a study by NSF research, 64% of U.S. consumers now pay more attention to food labels compared to five years ago, suggesting that consumers are more aware of the nutrient-density of their food.

Why it's important: Meeting growing expectations for nutrition requires coordination across the food ecosystem, including deep collaboration with farmers, manufacturing and nutrition science.

• Depending on a company's practices, that approach can help strengthen the resilience of the U.S. food system and economy while delivering nutritious food at scale.

The story: For nearly 85 years, Danone USA, a leading food and beverage company, has worked across the U.S. food ecosystem to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

• In order to deliver on its mission and bring its nutrient-dense products to shelves, Danone has been actively supporting American farmers, ingredient suppliers and manufacturing communities.
• The company had a $9.6 billion in economic impact to the U.S. in 2025 showcasing a comprehensive a ripple effect of its business across states, industries and livelihoods.

Why now: As Americans expect more from their food, companies must deliver products and innovations that meet those expectations while investing in the systems that make them possible.

• 70% of Americans are looking to consume more protein.
• 64% are seeking more fiber in their diets.
• Gut health ranks among Americans' top health priorities, with many consumers actively seeking foods and beverages that support digestive wellness.

Danone has one of the most nutrient-dense portfolios in the industry, including OIKOS, a leading high-protein yogurt brand in the U.S., and Silk, the No. 1 plant-based milk brand recommended by registered dietitians.*

• The U.S. portfolio is packed with on-trend benefits including complete, high-quality protein, fiber and doctor-recommended probiotics, essential nutrients and lower-to-no-added-sugar assortments.

The ripple effect: Danone's impact on U.S. health begins before products reach store shelves.

Key numbers:

🤝 Partnering with dozens of U.S. farms and farming communities across multiple states.

🥛 Purchasing approximately 200 million gallons of milk from U.S. farms in 2025.

🏭 Employing more than 5,000 people across two U.S. headquarters and more than 10 manufacturing facilities.

🧑‍🌾 Supporting 22,000 American jobs across areas including agriculture, manufacturing, research and development, retail and more.

🌱 Sourcing approximately 90% of ingredients domestically.

The outlook: Danone's business is impacting consumer nutrition habits and outcomes and in a way that helps strengthen the resiliency of U.S. food systems, production networks and farms.

American agriculture sits at the heart of its business in the U.S., helping provide the ingredients that move through its supply chain — from the farms and manufacturing facilities to the products on store shelves.

• Through its regenerative agriculture efforts, Danone works directly with farming partners to support practices focused on long-term farm viability.

• Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, the company works alongside individual farmers to identify solutions tailored to the needs of each operation.

One example is Schwieterman Farms in Ohio, where Danone worked with its team to help develop a food-grade soy program that has grown from an 18-acre pilot to nearly 900 acres today.

• The program creates a circular system in which soybeans are used for food ingredients, like Silk soymilk, while the hulls are returned to the farm as feed for its dairy herd.

As sixth-generation family farm operator Mitch Schwieterman explains: "With Danone's partnership, we were able to expand into a new market by producing food-grade soybeans, while offering full traceability — so they know exactly where and how their soy is grown, just as they do with their milk supply."

Partnerships like this help supply ingredients for Danone innovations such as Silk Protein Yogurt and Silk Protein Shakes, extending Silk Protein into new formats for consumers.

The takeaway: The trends reshaping how Americans eat and drink are reinforcing what has long differentiated Danone with its nutrient-dense product portfolio; consumers can continue relying on its products with measurable health benefits, while supporting the U.S. farms, businesses and communities that produce them.

Explore Danone's approach.

* Based on a nationwide survey of 250 Registered Dietitians, April 2025