The project supports Danone's ordering, invoicing, delivery and logistics processes. The system provides traditional electronic data interchange (EDI) across a diverse range of formats required by Danone's partners and allows third party data to be integrated with Danone's warehouse data.

"IBM's Sterling team was quick to react to our requests for increased flexibility in meeting trading partners' needs," said Hans Vollebregt, EDI solutions at Danone information systems. "The company also has a proven track record in Europe in providing B2B integration as-a-service."

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The company, which owns the Wall's, Richmond, Bowyers, Dairygold, Kerrymaid, Mattessons and Homepride flour brands, said GXS Managed Services will improve customer support and its trading network's security and disaster recovery.

Kerry Foods' customers include Tesco, Asda, J.Sainsbury, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer.