Danone’s new meal drink would pose little threat to leader Huel, UK’s CMA says
By Jon Menon ( August 25, 2026, 14:16 GMT | Insight) -- Danone’s recent entry into the UK meal-replacement drinks market isn't expected to become a significant threat to market leader Huel, which supplies about three-quarters of the segment, the country’s antitrust regulator said in its reasoning for clearing the companies’ merger. The Competition and Markets Authority approved the French food giant’s acquisition of Huel last week after an initial phase I review.Danone’s recent entry into the UK meal-replacement drinks market wasn't expected to become a significant competitive threat to leader Huel, which supplies about three quarters of the segment, the country’s antitrust regulator said in its reasoning for clearing the companies’ merger....
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