Danone Acquires British Meal Shake Brand Huel for Over $1 Billion

French food giant Danone is acquiring British protein products maker Huel for an estimated $1.15 billion to $1.2 billion (€1bn), expanding its presence in the 'complete nutrition' market.

23 Mar, 08:36 — 23 Mar, 14:50

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Why this matters

This acquisition signifies Danone's strategic expansion into the rapidly growing 'complete nutrition' and meal replacement market, reflecting a broader trend in consumer health and wellness. It also highlights the success of direct-to-consumer brands like Huel in attracting major corporate interest.

Key entitiesDanone Huel Julian Hearn Idris Elba Jonathan Ross

The Story

What 7 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Danone has acquired the British meal shake brand Huel
The acquisition is valued at approximately €1 billion or $1.15-1.2 billion
Huel is known for its meal replacement and protein shake products
The acquisition allows Danone to expand its presence in the 'complete nutrition' market

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Danone is acquiring Huel for over $1 billion

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The deal value is €1 billion

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The deal value is $1.2 billion

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The deal value is close to $1.15 billion

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Huel's founder Julian Hearn and investor Jonathan Ross are likely to receive a significant payday

unverified·The Guardian

Coverage gaps

Mention of specific celebrity investors like Idris Elba and Jonathan Ross, and their potential financial gains

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The Guardianleftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualHighlights celebrity involvement and founder's payday

Yahoocentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualStraightforward reporting of the acquisition

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely neutral and factual, focusing on the business transaction and its strategic implications for Danone, with minimal political framing.

Sources

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wsjHigh57d ago

Danone to Buy Protein-Shake Maker Huel for $1.2 Billion - WSJ

Danone to Buy Protein-Shake Maker Huel for $1.2 Billion WSJ

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FTVery High57d ago

Danone to buy meal-in-bottle maker Huel in €1bn deal

French group swoops on fast-growing UK company to push deeper into ‘complete nutrition’ market

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The GuardianMostly Factual57d ago

Idris Elba-backed firm Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal

Founder Julian Hearn, actor and fellow investor Jonathan Ross likely to get big payday after takeover by French group Business live – latest updates Huel, the protein shake maker which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group Danone in a deal worth about €1bn (£870m). The British company, which makes food powders, snack bars and meals from a blend of plant-based ingredients and fortified with vit...

By Lauren Almeida

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times-ukMostly Factual57d ago