WhiteWave Foods Cancels Second Quarter 2016 Earnin

DENVER, July 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The WhiteWave Foods Company (NYSE: WWAV ) today announced that, as a result of its proposed merger with Danone S.A., it is cancelling its second quarter 2016 earnings conference call and webcast that was previously scheduled for Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. Eastern time.

WhiteWave intends to issue a press release detailing its second quarter 2016 earnings results on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, prior to the opening of the U.S. markets.  The press release will be available on WhiteWave’s website at www.whitewave.com/investors .

ABOUT THE WHITEWAVE FOODS COMPANY The WhiteWave Foods Company is a leading consumer packaged food and beverage company that manufactures, markets and sells branded plant-based foods and beverages, coffee creamers and beverages, premium dairy products and organic produce. It sells products primarily in North America, Europe and through a joint venture in China. WhiteWave is focused on providing consumers with innovative, great-tasting food and beverage choices that meet their increasing desires for nutritious, flavorful, convenient, and responsibly-produced products. The Company's widely-recognized, leading brands distributed in North America include Silk®, So Delicious® and Vega™ plant-based foods and beverages, International Delight® and LAND O LAKES®* coffee creamers and beverages, Horizon Organic® and Wallaby Organic® premium dairy products and Earthbound Farm® organic salads, fruits and vegetables. Its popular plant-based foods and beverages brands in Europe include Alpro® and Provamel®. To learn more about WhiteWave, visit www.whitewave.com .

*The LAND O LAKES brand is owned by Land O’Lakes, Inc. and is used by license.

CONTACT Investor Relations: The WhiteWave Foods Company Dave Oldani +1 (303) 635-4747 Media: The WhiteWave Foods Company Molly Keveney +1 (303) 635-4529