Danone Canada’s investment in eco-friendly packaging at the Boucherville facility

CANADA – Danone Canada has announced a C$9m ($6.5m) investment in its Boucherville site, aiming to manufacture new sole yoghurt containers from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin.

This investment aligns with the company’s broader strategy to promote sustainable packaging methods.

The project aims to achieve 30% recycled content in the new containers by using recycled PET (rPET).

The Government of Québec has played a pivotal role in this venture, ensuring its success and credibility.

This initiative marks a leap forward in the agri-food sector and is supported by Danone’s Oikos brand.

Investissement Québec has provided substantial financial support, further solidifying the project’s viability.

Investissement Québec International president Hubert Bolduc remarked, “Danone Canada is an example to follow when it comes to putting down roots in Québec.”

“This new investment not only reaffirms their commitment to the Québec market but also illustrates Québec’s ability to attract quality foreign direct investment in our strategic sectors.”

“We are proud to accompany Danone in this new phase, which combines innovation, sustainability and tangible economic benefits.”

Retail outlets across Canada have begun stocking the new Oikos PET containers.

Danone Canada president Frédéric Guichard remarked, “At Danone, innovation is the driving force behind our sustainable development approach.”

“These new yoghurt cups from Oikos, the number one brand in Canada, represent an important milestone in our ambition to reduce the environmental footprint of our packaging and inspire other companies to follow suit towards more sustainable solutions.”

In September 2024, Danone’s global reach extended to Indonesia, where it launched a recycling centre.

Prevented Ocean Plastic, Southeast Asia, in collaboration with consumer goods giant Danone, inaugurated a high-capacity plastic collection centre in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. 

This facility, established by Prevented Ocean Plastic, is part of an ambitious goal to launch 25 centres globally by 2025. 

This initiative aligns with Danone’s broader sustainability strategy, which focuses on reducing plastic waste and supporting circular economic practices. 

Both initiatives are strongly aligned with Danone’s broader mission to promote environmental sustainability and reduce plastic waste. It reinforces Danone’s image as an industry leader in sustainable practices.

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