Danone to add Earth Island’s Follow Your Heart brand to its family of plant-based brands
Danone and Earth Island entered into an agreement under which Danone will acquire 100% of the shares of Earth Island.
Paris-based Danone and Earth Island, maker of the Follow Your Heart brand plant-based foods, said they entered into a share purchase agreement under which Danone will acquire 100% of the shares of Earth Island. With a proven track record of growth and innovation, and a long-term commitment to nutrition, sustainability and environmental stewardship, Earth Island represents a strong cultural fit with Danone and provides Danone with a unique opportunity to strengthen its plant-based business.
Founded in 1988 to meet the growing demand for Vegenaise at the Follow Your Heart Market & Café, Earth Island is a pioneer in the U.S. plant-based marketplace, the companies said, with a dairy-free “cheese” brand and an egg-free mayonnaise brand, Vegenaise. The company also produces plant-based “sour cream,” salad dressings and VeganEgg within its Follow Your Heart portfolio. As part of the Danone family, Earth Island will be able to accelerate the growth of the Follow Your Heart brand nationally and internationally alongside some of Danone's best-known plant-based brands, including Alpro, Silk and So Delicious Dairy Free.