Danone beats first-quarter expectations Strong demand from China drives sales23 April 2025 23 April 2025 3 minute read 3 minute read By: By: Global Ag Media EuropeDanone said it was confident about its prospects for 2025 after it beat first-quarter sales expectations on Wednesday, as strong demand in China for infant milk formula and medical nutrition products outpaced weakness in coffee creamers in a competitive US market, reported Reuters. Danone posted a "solid set of numbers", said Bernstein analysts in a note, defying recent fears after some data had pointed to slowing growth. Finance Chief Juergen Esser said he was confident Danone and its "very solid balance sheet", would "mitigate headwinds and turn them into opportunities" as he reiterated the group was looking for acquisitions. It is also seeing strong demand for medical nutrition products and the Mizone water drink. Danone was "very confident" growth momentum would hold up in China with the company continuing to win market share, Esser said.