Platinum Equity, a private equity firm, agreed to acquire Horizon Organic, the largest USDA-certified organic dairy brand in the world, from Danone, a French multinational food-products corporation. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Horizon Organic is an iconic name in dairy that is well recognized and beloved by consumers. The brand has earned a reputation for quality and innovation that is unmatched in the industry. We appreciate Danone's confidence in our ability to build on that legacy and support Horizon Organic's growth as a standalone company," Louis Samson, Platinum Equity Co-President.