Danone becomes largest B Corp to date

Stuart Stone
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European food giant achieves global B Corp status, having secured certification in over 60 countries

Food industry giant Danone has officially achieved global B Corp status, meaning the producer of Activia, Alpro and Evian's staff now account for around nine per cent of the movement's global workforce....

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