Why Danone bought Huel: and what’s next for meal replacements
Danone is fast-expanding into meal replacements. What does its Huel deal mean for the category?
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Danone swoops to buy meal replacement brand Huel
Food and beverage giant Danone is to acquire plant-based meal solutions business Huel as part of its wider growth strategy