Who owns Alpro?
Alpro is owned by Danone (France, EPA: BN), which has owned the brand since 12 April 2017.[1] Alpro was founded in 1980 in Belgium and was independent until 2017.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Danone S.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1980–2017)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇧🇪 Belgium
- Founded
- 1980
- Category
- Food › Dairy & alternatives › Plant-based dairy
- Parent ticker
- EPA: BN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Alpro
Alpro is a European plant-based drinks brand founded in Belgium in 1980, one of the earliest companies to sell soy milk to consumers rather than only to the health food trade. Danone acquired it with WhiteWave in 2017, and it leads the plant-based dairy category across much of Europe.
Ownership timeline of Alpro
Where Alpro sits in Danone
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Alpro?
The parent company of Alpro is Danone, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Alpro Belgian or French?
Alpro originated in Belgium in 1980, but it is owned today by Danone, which is headquartered in France. So Alpro is a Belgian-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Danone owned Alpro?
Danone has owned Alpro since 12 April 2017.
Who owned Alpro before Danone?
Alpro was an independent company from its founding in 1980 until Danone acquired it in 2017.
Is Alpro still owned by Danone?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Alpro is still owned by Danone. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Danone Universal Registration Document 2025 — Danone S.A., Annual report, published 1 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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