Dannon Recognized as Dairy Foods Magazine's Processor of the Year.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Dannon Company, Inc. today was named 2006 Processor of the Year by Dairy Foods, the leading trade publication for the U.S. dairy industry. The Dannon Company is one of two yogurt companies to have been named Processor of the Year since the award's inception in 1983 - the other being Stonyfield Farm, which is also a subsidiary of Groupe Danone and which was acknowledged with the award in 2003. Dairy Foods presents the award annually to a dairy processor that demonstrates extraordinary recent or long-term accomplishments.

Dairy Foods' board of industry representatives, processors, industry organizations and suppliers, chose The Dannon Company from among six nominees for its product innovation, commitment to quality, industry service and financial success.

"We have recognized companies with this award since 1983, and Dannon would have been a great choice at any point in time," said David Phillips, Chief Editor, Dairy Foods. "It's particularly special that Dannon receives the award this year because Dannon is hot. While The U.S. dairy industry is rightfully excited about the recent history of innovation and sales growth in the yogurt category, Dannon is ready to push that innovation and U.S. yogurt consumption to an even higher level."

For Dannon, 2006 has marked a strong year in the U.S., including the launch of Activia[TM], the first and only probiotic lowfat yogurt available in the U.S. that is clinically proven to help naturally regulate your digestive system in two weeks when eaten daily, as part of a healthy and balanced diet, and the introduction of Light & Fit Crave Control[TM], the only reduced-sugar nonfat yogurt made with fruit, cereal and ProteinFiberPlus[TM], to help satisfy hunger. Activia has surpassed $100 million in net sales in the U.S since its launch in January 2006, a feat less than one tenth of one percent of all new products reach in their first year in the U.S.

"We are honored to be selected by our peers in the U.S. dairy industry for this acknowledgement," said Juan Carlos Dalto, CEO, The Dannon Company. "Each day, Dannon strives to provide our customers and consumers with the most innovative, nutritious and best-tasting products. We have many accomplishments we can be proud of, however, without the support of our customers none of it would be possible and we are grateful to them for their partnership. We also have a lot more to accomplish in the short- and long-term."

As the 2006 Processor of the Year, Dannon will be featured on the cover of the December issue of Dairy Foods.

About Dairy Foods

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About The Dannon Company

The Dannon Company is America's founding national yogurt company and continually leverages its expertise to develop and market innovative cultured fresh dairy products in the United States. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, Dannon has plants in Minster, OH, Fort Worth, TX, and West Jordan, UT. The company produces and sells approximately 100 different types of flavors, styles and sizes of cultured fresh dairy products. Dannon is owned by Groupe Danone, one of the world's leading producers of packaged foods and beverages, and Dannon is the top-selling brand of fresh dairy products worldwide, sold under the names Dannon and Danone.

With a strong commitment to high-quality, wholesome, nutritious and innovative products, The Dannon Company is committed to encouraging healthy eating and living and strives to innovate with one goal in mind: to create foods for families and individuals with their health and enjoyment in mind. For more information, please visit www.dannon.com.