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Danone expands plant-based yogurt production
11 Feb 2019Danone North America has opened a new building at the company’s DuBois, Pennsylvania facility to increase production of its plant-based foods to meet growing consumer demand.
Danone North America has opened a new building at the company’s DuBois, Pennsylvania facility to increase production of its plant-based foods to meet growing consumer demand. The multi-million dollar investment to expand the company’s capacity in DuBois grows what is claimed to be the largest production facility making plant-based yogurt alternatives in the U.S. and adds additional capabilities.

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