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Who owns Danone Manifesto Ventures (investment arm of Danone), and which brands does it own?
Last verified 12 September 2026Last updated 12 September 2026
Animal welfare record
Danone's stated policy is to 'strive not to rely on animal testing' in development and research activities, prioritizing non-animal alternatives 'insofar' such alternatives are available. However, Danone explicitly reserves the right to conduct animal testing when required by regulatory authorities for safety approval, special foods with medical purposes, or for health research. This represents a conditional rather than absolute stance against animal testing.Company's own statement
Danone Manifesto Ventures (investment arm of Danone) is itself owned by Green Monday Group.
Brands owned by Danone Manifesto Ventures (investment arm of Danone)
Sources
- Danone Manifesto Ventures took minority stake in Minor Figures in 2022; Green Monday Group also investedOfficial registry
Supports: Minor Figures is recorded as having Danone Manifesto Ventures (investment arm of Danone) as its minority investor since 2022.
Food Dive · Accessed 12 September 2026
- Danone strives not to rely on animal testing in development and research activitiesCompany's own statement
Supports: Danone's stated policy is to 'strive not to rely on animal testing' in development and research activities, prioritizing non-animal alternatives 'insofar' such alternatives are available. However, Danone explicitly reserves the right to conduct animal testing when required by regulatory authorities for safety approval, special foods with medical purposes, or for health research. This represents a conditional rather than absolute stance against animal testing.
Danone · Accessed 12 September 2026