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Commonwealth Dairy, a joint venture between Ehrmann USA Holding’s, a U.S. subsidiary of Ehrmann AG, and Commonwealth Yogurt has announced a $12-million expansion. The Vermont company produces Greek yogurt and a branded product, Green Mountain Creamery. The expansion will add 23,000 square feet to the facility to house a new processing line, new warehouse space, a new filling machine, fermentation … Read More

Yoplait Simplait is a new yogurt with just six ingredients. “Consumers are continually looking for new and different ways to enjoy the refreshing goodness of yogurt,” Yoplait Simplait associate marketing manager Rachel Ringel said. “There has been an increasing demand for simpler ingredient lists, but one thing remains constant — taste is the most important.” Yoplait Simplait will be available … Read More

Muller brand yogurt is now available from retailers in 17 locations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Markets include Buffalo, New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Hartford/New Haven, Providence, Harrisburg, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Greensboro, Scranton/Wilkes Barre, Richmond, Roanoke and Washington, D.C. Muller “Corner,” “Greek Corner” and “FruitUp” are “premium yogurt products that have never before been available to U.S. consumers,” according to a … Read More

Chobani Inc. will receive up to a $1.5 million grant to help expansion. The N.Y. state Jobs Now program will fund the grant. The $88.5 million expansion involves acquiring 100 acres next to the facility and building an 80,000-square-foot addition. The project is expected to create 450 new full-time permanent jobs. Greek-style yogurt, which takes more milk to produce than … Read More

Chobani Greek Yogurt is planning to open offices in Charlotte, N.C. that will be home to their North American Sales Headquarters. “Not only is Charlotte my favorite city, it’s a great fit for Chobani,” said Kyle O’Brien, Executive Vice President of Sales, Chobani Global Holdings, Inc. “It’s home to talented people as well as amazing networking opportunities and cultural amenities. … Read More

Kraft Foods Inc. is discontinuing its Athenos line of Greek yogurt after barely two years. The Northfield, Ill.-based company did not specify why it decided to end the line last month. Athenos Greek yogurt was launched in the fall of 2010, with full national distribution by early last year. Greek yogurt has surged in popularity in recent years in large … Read More

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has named Chobani the official packaged yogurt provider to the USOC and Team USA through 2014. The top yogurt brand in the United States represents not only a new sponsor, but also a new category addition, for the USOC. “Through its ongoing commitment to creating healthy products and promoting healthy lifestyle choices, we know Chobani … Read More

Famous ice cream maker, Ben & Jerry’s, has introduced a delicious new line of Greek Frozen Yogurts. The four new flavors include: Strawberry Shortcake: Strawberry Greek Frozen Yogurt with Shortbread Pieces Raspberry Fudge Chunk: Raspberry Greek Frozen Yogurt with Fudge Chunks Banana Peanut Butter: Banana Greek Frozen Yogurt with Peanut Butter Swirls Blueberry Vanilla Graham: Blueberry & Vanilla Greek Frozen … Read More