Danone Buys YoCrunch Yogurt-Topping Maker to Grow in U.S.

Danone said it bought toppings producer YoCrunch as the world’s biggest yogurt maker expands in the U.S.

YoCrunch, which was founded in 1985, has net sales of $110 million and has had double-digit growth in recent years, Paris-based Danone said in a statement today. Naugatuck, Connecticut-based YoCrunch is the market leader for yogurts with flavored toppings, the French company said. Danone didn’t disclose an amount for its purchase of the closely held company.