Key Takeaways
- Danone USA first-ever U.S. Economic Impact Study, conducted by John Dunham & Associates, reports the company contributed $9.6 billion to the U.S. economy in 2025 across agriculture, manufacturing, and food distribution.
- The company supported approximately 22,000 American jobs in 2025, with every direct Danone position generating nearly three additional jobs across farms, suppliers, transport networks, and local communities.
- Danone sources roughly 90% of its ingredients domestically and purchased approximately 200 million gallons of milk from U.S. farms in 2025, spanning states including Kansas, Utah, Idaho, Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
- The company operates more than 10 U.S. manufacturing facilities and employs over 5,000 people in the United States, with billions invested in domestic production over the past decade.
- Danone continues to invest in regenerative agriculture through partnerships with more than 50 U.S. farms, with a stated focus on soil health, farm productivity, and long-term supply chain resilience.
Danone USA Publishes First Economic Impact Study, Citing $9.6 Billion U.S. Contribution in 2025
Danone USA has released findings from its first U.S. Economic Impact Study, reporting that its business contributed $9.6 billion to the American economy in 2025. The study, conducted by economic research firm John Dunham & Associates, covers the company's footprint across agricultural sourcing, domestic manufacturing, and food distribution, and is framed by Danone as a demonstration of how its food and nutrition mission generates broader economic activity across the country.
Dan Magliocco, President of Danone USA, outlined the company's view of its U.S. role: “At Danone, our mission is delivered every day in the foods we make and the communities we serve. We source from American farmers, invest in U.S. manufacturing and make nutrient-dense food — all designed to help drive a unique ripple effect on community health, on and beyond the shelf. This report demonstrates how our business is supporting jobs, the local economy and bringing resilience to industries connected to American food and nutrition,” said Dan Magliocco, President, Danone USA.
Jobs and Supply Chain Reach
According to the study, Danone USA supported approximately 22,000 American jobs in 2025 across agriculture, manufacturing, research and development, and related industries. The company estimates that each direct Danone position generates close to three additional roles across farms, suppliers, transport networks, and surrounding communities. Danone USA currently employs more than 5,000 people directly and operates more than 10 manufacturing facilities across the country.
Agricultural Sourcing and Farm Partnerships
Danone sources roughly 90% of its ingredients from domestic suppliers. In 2025, the company purchased approximately 200 million gallons of milk from American farms, with sourcing activity spanning key dairy states including Kansas, Utah, Idaho, Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
Beyond raw ingredient procurement, Danone has invested in regenerative agriculture through active partnerships with more than 50 U.S. farms. The company says these collaborations focus on improving soil health, farm productivity, and long-term agricultural resilience. Mitch Schwieterman, a sixth-generation family farm operator in Ohio, commented on the value of the partnership:
“Having Danone as a partner in our business has expedited the rate we find success in investments, both on the dairy side and the farming side. Without Danone's partnership, it would be much harder to scale our regenerative agriculture practices — practices that strengthen our farmland while helping to provide the nutrient-dense ingredients behind their products,” said Mitch Schwieterman, sixth-generation family farm operator in Ohio.
Danone USA: Manufacturing Investment and Nutrition Innovation
Danone has committed billions to U.S. manufacturing over the past decade, with the company describing its domestic production capacity as a driver of supply chain stability and job creation. On the product side, Danone expanded its OIKOS high-protein range in 2025, adding OIKOS Fusion — a new product designed to support muscle maintenance and digestive health, targeting demand for functional nutrition across protein, gut health, and plant-based categories.
As a Certified B Corporation, Danone USA operates a portfolio that includes Activia, Dannon, evian, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, and STōK Cold Brew Coffee, among other brands. The company, which traces its U.S. roots to the founding of Dannon Milk Products, Inc. in the Bronx in 1942, frames its economic impact work as a long-term commitment to both community health and domestic food system resilience.
