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Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal

Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.
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The acquisition is the latest effort by Danone to grow in the booming “functional nutrition” market. (Huel)

Huel, the protein shake maker which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group Danone in a deal worth about €1 billion ($1.15 billion).

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