Danone
Danone is a global leader in food and health and one of the key players within the FMCG sector worldwide. In the Netherlands, Danone has established a strong and well-rooted presence across Essential Dairy & Plant-Based and Specialized Nutrition (SN). With leading brands such as HiPRO, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, the organisation plays a significant role in the daily nutrition of millions of consumers.
Danone operates with a clear mission: “Bringing health, through food, to as many people as possible.” This purpose is not merely a statement, but actively embedded in the company’s strategy, innovation pipeline and commercial execution. As one of the largest Certified B Corps™ globally, Danone is part of a select group of organisations meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Under the guiding principle One Planet. One Health, Danone aims to combine sustainable growth with positive societal impact.
Within the Dutch market, Danone operates in a competitive and dynamic retail environment, partnering closely with major supermarket chains, drugstores and healthcare institutions. While strategic direction is aligned at European level, the Dutch organisation carries full ownership of local commercial performance, customer partnerships and category development. The Netherlands is considered a strategically relevant market, particularly within Specialized Nutrition, given the strong position of Nutricia brands in infant and medical nutrition.
The Dutch headquarters is located in Rijswijk, where approximately 500 employees are based, complemented by People Hubs in Hoofddorp and Utrecht. From these locations, cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Regulatory collaborate closely. Danone combines the scale and capabilities of a global organisation with a strong local entrepreneurial mindset and commercial accountability.
Culture
The culture is purpose-driven yet performance-oriented. Danone fosters a collaborative, cross-functional way of working, encouraging data-driven decision-making, continuous learning and long-term partnerships. Innovation, sustainability and commercial excellence go hand in hand within the Dutch FMCG landscape.
