Danone is a multinational food-products corporation based in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. It has four business lines: Fresh Dairy products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
1989 Acquired Associated Biscuits which was renamed The Jacob's Bakery
1991 Already had a significant interest in W. and R. Jacob and Co in Ireland and made a recommended offer for that company[1]
2004 United Biscuits acquired the UK and Irish biscuit businesses of Danone including Jacob's and Twiglets[2]