Innovation in the category is focusing on health, occasions and functional ingredients.
General Mills, Inc. brand Yoplait developed a new line of high-protein, low-sugar yogurt snacks.
Formulated using ultra-filtered milk and the company’s traditional yogurt-style fermentation process, Yoplait Protein marks the brand’s highest protein and lowest sugar product to date, the company shared.
Chobani revealed that its latest Greek yogurt products derived their inspiration from popular desserts.
Chobani Creations launched in six flavors: Mocha Tiramisu, Apple Pie à la Mode, Cherry Cheesecake, Orange Cream Pop, Bananas Foster and Caramel Sundae.
Painterland Sisters launched an organic skyr yogurt in 2022 and scaled its brand in February 2024. The company’s retail line includes five flavors: plain, blueberry lemon, strawberry, vanilla bean and meadow berry.
In its first full calendar year, Painterland Sisters sold approximately $4 million worth of product in 2023, producing roughly 2.5 million cups of its skyr yogurt.
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.
Danone North America aims to capitalize on the increase in consumer snacking with Remix, a new line of yogurt and dairy snacks.
The portfolio will spread across three Danone brands, featuring a yogurt or dairy base with mix-in toppings for Oikos, Too Good & Co., and Light + Fit.
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.