Category innovation is focusing on health, occasions and functional ingredients.
Chobani has launched Chobani Creations Greek Yogurt, a line of dessert-inspired snacks. Developed in response to increased consumer demand for indulgent offerings, the product is formulated free from artificial flavors, sweeteners and preservatives.
Each 5.3-oz, single-serving container has less than 200 calories, 10 grams of protein, 9 essential amino acids and billions of probiotics, according to the company. Flavors at launch include mocha tiramisu, apple pie a la mode, cherry cheesecake, orange cream pop, banana foster and caramel sundae.
Yoplait, a brand from General Mills, Inc., developed a line of high-protein, low-sugar yogurt snacks. Formulated using ultra-filter milk and the company’s traditional yogurt-style fermentation process, Yoplait Protein marks the brand’s highest protein and lowest sugar product to date, according to the company.
The product offers 15 grams of protein, 3 grams of sugar and 100 calories per 5.6-oz serving and is aimed at consumers seeking convenient protein additions to their existing diet. Varieties include single-serve and 30-oz tub containers, with flavors including vanilla, cherry, peach, mixed berry, strawberry, strawberry banana, strawberry cheesecake, and Key lime pie.
Thor’s Skyr, a maker of traditional Icelandic skyr yogurt, introduced a lactose-free product line. The formulation is naturally sweeter than conventional skyr, which allowed the company to create a lactose-free alternative without any added sugars that is easy to digest to maintain lower levels of blood sugar. Each 6-oz cup of the plain skyr variety contains 21 grams of protein, and the flavored offerings, including vanilla, strawberry and blueberry, contain 18 grams of protein.
“We know consumers are looking for more protein and less sugar, so we are excited to be able to launch our new formula that will help introduce skyr to a wider demographic,” said Unnar Beck Daníelsson, chief executive officer of Thor’s Skyr. “Not only does the skyr taste delicious and refreshing, but it allows people with lactose intolerances and stomach sensitivities to enjoy the product as much as anyone else.”
Painterland Sisters, who launched an organic skyr yogurt in 2022, scaled their brand in February 2024. The retail line includes five flavors of plain, blueberry lemon, strawberry, vanilla bean and meadow berry flavors.
In the company’s first full calendar year of 2023, Painterland Sisters sold approximately $4 million worth of product and produced approximately 2.5 million cups of yogurt. In 2024, the company said it is projected to use approximately 5.2 million lbs of raw milk. The company also said it is projected to be profitable by 2025.
Beech-Nut Nutrition Co. added several new products to its line of foods for babies and toddlers. The brand launched two lines of prebiotic-focused offerings: Organic Fruit & Yogurt Jars with Prebiotics for babies six months or older and Smoothies with Prebiotics for babies 12 months or older. Both products feature whole milk yogurt and a full serving of fruit.
Danone North America aims to capitalize on the increase in consumer snacking with Remix, a new line of yogurt and dairy snacks.
The Remix portfolio will spread across three Danone brands, featuring a yogurt or dairy base with mix-in toppings. Offerings include Oikos Remix in cocoa almond chocolate, s’mores and salted caramel flavors; Too Good & Co. Remix with strawberry dark chocolate almond, banana dark chocolate almond and blueberry almond oat crisp flavors; and Light + Fit Remix in strawberry cheesecake, Key lime and brownie sundae varieties.
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