Danone’s 100-Year Mission to Redefine Health Through Food 🌱 | Ayla Ziz Interview at CGF 2025

Omni Talk Retail sits down with Danone Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Ayla Ziz, to explore how one of the world’s most trusted food companies is evolving its health mission in today’s fast-paced digital and consumer-centric environment. Recorded live at the Consumer Goods Forum from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio in Amsterdam, this interview covers everything from Danone’s beginnings in a Barcelona pharmacy to AI-driven salesforce tools and specialized nutrition for Alzheimer’s prevention.

Timestamps:

0:40 – The origin of Danone and its mission

1:30 – Transition to a health-focused portfolio

2:40 – Growth of protein-based products and healthy aging

4:00 – Danone’s long-term innovation strategy

5:10 – Innovation without fear of failure

6:10 – The critical role of in-store shopper moments

7:00 – AI-powered salesforce digitization

8:00 – Reaching consumers across digital touchpoints

9:00 – Tailoring brand presence to every occasion

10:00 – Company pride and employee engagement

10:45 – Science-backed specialized nutrition innovations

12:00 – The importance of collaboration across the CPG industry

12:45 – Call to action for shared sustainability goals

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