In Europe, the yoghurt brand that Americans call “Dannon”, is actually spelled (and pronounced) “Danone”. The company has one factory in the Czech Republic. It is in Bensov. This is where I teach English on Mondays.
One of my students is the head of packaging. Last Monday, he gave me a tour of the factory. I even got to wear this cool outfit:
[Why am I in my apartment in this picture? Because I stuffed my paper lab-coat into my bag when no one was looking, that’s why. Hey! It was a gift. They’re not reusing those things…]
Fun facts about the Benesov Danone factory:
1. They supply 99% of the Czech Republics Danone products.
2. The above figure is only 60% of their output.
3. The rest is exported all over Europe.
Wanna hear more?
1. There are only 50 Danone factories in the world.
2. About half of them are in Europe.
3. North America has only 3 Dannon factories. 3! And they produce the entire supply.
And I learned all about how Danone yoghurt is made! Wanna hear? No? Ok. I didn’t feel like telling you anyway…
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I'm sitting here catching up on your blog, and I come across this post, and I see this picture of you looking ridiculous. A blank look comes over my face, and I move on to the next post...
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