16 Apr 2013 --- Danone has reported that Q1 2013 sales were up +5.6% like-for-like, and up +4.3% as reported, with balanced increases in volume (+3.0%) and value (+2.6%). As anticipated, performance varied from region to region: sales grew by over +10% in emerging markets and North America combined, with the accelerating Q1 trend driven by exceptionally strong growth in Baby Nutrition.