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The company's recent agreement to acquire WhiteWave Foods, known for popular brands Horizon Organic Milk and Silk, positions Danone to become a leader in a lucrative—and still growing—natural and organic food and beverage industry.

To further strengthen WhiteWave's management structure, Kevin Yost, President of Americas Fresh Foods, will be promoted to U.S. Group President of Americas Foods & Beverages, overseeing WhiteWave's U.S. businesses including Silk, So Delicious, Horizon, Wallaby Organic, Earthbound Farm and International Delight.

WhiteWave Foods Co. said it's buying Wallaby Yogurt Company Inc. for about $125 million. Wallaby was founded in 1994 and is based in American Canyon, California. It makes and distributes organic dairy yogurt products.

All new flavors are now available in the refrigerated section at select grocery outlets and club stores nationwide.

WhiteWave Foods introduced Yulu™, a new Australian-style yogurt brand. Inspired by an authentic Australian recipe, Yulu Double Smoothed™ is made with fresh ingredients to create an extra creamy texture.

WhiteWave Foods Co. has leased 50,000 square feet in Louisville to open a food preparation, research and testing facility.

The WhiteWave Foods Company announced that it has agreed to acquire So Delicious® Dairy Free ("So Delicious") from its existing shareholders, led by Wasserstein & Co., for approximately $195 million in cash.