Here Are Some Reasons Why Danone Bought WhiteWave Foods

The video discusses the slow growth of major consumer companies like Danone, General Mills, and Pepsi, which struggle to grow beyond 1-2% annually. It highlights White Wave as a desirable acquisition target due to its strong growth in organic products like soy milk and cashew milk. The video also explores Danone's strategic move to expand in the US market through an all-cash $10 billion deal for White Wave. It speculates on potential competitive moves by other companies like Pepsi and Coke to jump the deal.

What challenges are major companies like Danone and Pepsi facing in terms of growth?

What factors are driving the interest in independent organic companies?

How has the revenue growth of White Wave compared to Danone?

What trends are influencing consumer preferences in the food market according to the speaker?

What is the significance of the $10 billion all-cash deal mentioned in the text?