Danone North America Spearheads Research Advancements with Annual Fellowship Grants for Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotic Studies

January 31, 2024 Danone North America

Danone North America, the purpose-driven food and beverage leader, is proud to announce that for the 12th year in a row, it will award two graduate students $25,000 each for conducting research to further study the role of the gut microbiome, yogurt and probiotics for human health. Scientists in the field have found that the microbial community, or microbiome of the gut, affects not only gastrointestinal health, but has links to the brain, immune system and even our circadian clocks.

Al Amir Fresh Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Hummus Dip Products and Undeclared Milk in Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt

January 23, 2024 FDA

Al Amir Fresh Foods of Milwaukie, Oregon is recalling Al Amir brand hummus dip products due to undeclared sesame and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt due to undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

AWG Brands Introduces New Yogurt Program

January 19, 2024 Associated Wholesale Grocers

AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG), introduced a new yogurt program to help AWG member retailers compete in this $8.9 billion category. The evolving AWG Brands yogurt program, a key category for member retailers, features products comparable with national brand equivalent flavor profiles along with the introduction of items into the AWG Brands portfolio that align with national trends.

Chobani Dreams Up a New Way to Treat Yourself with Launch of Chobani Creations Greek Yogurt

January 4, 2024 Chobani

Chobani, a next generation food and beverage company originally known for its Greek Yogurt, today introduced Chobani® Creations® Greek Yogurt, a wholesome, dessert-inspired snack in six flavors, including Mocha Tiramisu, Apple Pie à la Mode, Cherry Cheesecake, Orange Cream Pop, Bananas Foster and Caramel Sundae.

FDA Releases Small Entity Compliance Guide on Final Rule to Revoke the SOIs for Lowfat Yogurt and Nonfat Yogurt and to Amend the Standard for Yogurt

December 12, 2023 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the availability of a Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) to help explain the actions a small entity must take to comply with recent changes made to “Milk and Cream Products and Yogurt Products; Final Rule To Revoke the Standards for Lowfat Yogurt and Nonfat Yogurt and To Amend the Standard for Yogurt.”