Milks 4 Generations

Supporting dairy farmers with Educampo, Brazil

Brazil is the 4th biggest milk producer in the world, providing 33.8 billion litres every year. Still, Brazilian milk productivity is among the lowest, with the average dairy cow only giving 5 litres of milk per day.

Pioneering animal welfare, Spain

At Danone, we believe animal welfare has a direct impact on the quality of our dairy products. That is why we work with the very best to improve the lives of our animals on a daily basis.

Reducing antibiotics consumption for dairy cows, Russia

Antibiotics are still widely used at most Russian farms, averaging about 5 yearly doses of antibiotics per cow.

Water assessment

In 2018, we conducted a detailed risk assessment on fresh milk, focusing on a supply chain that spans 19 countries and over 8,000 farmers and collection centres.

Water stewardship and soil health, South Africa

There are only three areas in South-Africa where you can grow grass and harvest milk. And the water in those areas is hotly contested. It’s oversubscribed.

Improving dairy quality in Brazil with Mais Solidos, Brazil

The overall milk quality in Brazil is low. There aren’t enough solids (protein and fats) in the dairy. Danone has partnered with Brazilian farmers to solve this.

Flora: Creating a future for Brazilian dairy farmers, Brazil

Dairy farming in Brazil is no easy feat. A combination of poor soil health and high production costs, make it particularly hard for farmers. On top of that, the lands they work on are often neglected, influencing milk quality and quantity.

Our global animal welfare efforts

Consumers are increasingly invested in animal welfare. At Danone, we see it as our responsibility to take care of the animals we work with. For our consumers, for our farmers, and of course for the animals we care for.

CO2-mitigation

We assess the carbon footprint of dairy farms, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030.