„If we eliminate the impact of the lowering of the value added tax, the yogurt market rose over 10% by value, similar with the percentage registered in terms of volume and above the early-year forecast (…),“ said Pascu.

Danone Romania’s portfolio includes brands such as Activia, Actimel (probiotic yogurts), Danonino, Disney (products for children), Danette, Cremosso and the Danone range of plain and fruity yogurts, such as Natural and Delicios.

The company registered a turnover of RON245 million (EUR55 million) in the first half of 2016, up nearly 7% compared with the same period in 2015, according to calculations based on public data and information provided by the company.