Danone has signed an agreement to reload Earthbound Farm, an organic salad company in the United States, to Taylor Farms.

California-based Earthbound, with annual sales of around $ 400 million in 2018, produces a range of organic salads, vegetables, and fresh fruits.

The deal was concluded five years after WhiteWave Foods bought the business for $ 600 million. Danone acquired WhiteWave in 2016. Danone said the deal is part of its “portfolio management and capital allocation optimization strategy."

Taylor Farms, also based in California, has announced that Earthbound Farm will join its Taylor Farms retail group and boost sales in the organic fresh food category.

In a statement, the company said: “We will rely on the tradition of organic authenticity, the development of new varieties and a focus on quality with Earthbound Farm, which will expand regional opportunities for organic cultivation and processing to better serve Earthbound Farm customers and consumers across North America.” .

In February, Danone North America opened a new building in its Dubois, PA, to increase the production of plant products.