Yogurt

IDFA Applauds FDA Decision to Approve First-Ever Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt, Linking Yogurt to a Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

March 5, 2024 International Dairy Foods Association

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is pleased with the decision published today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve the first-ever qualified health claim for yogurt, recognizing a potential link between its regular consumption and a reduced risk of type-2 diabetes. The FDA’s decision came in response to a petition submitted by Danone North America. The new claim is available for all yogurt makers. …

Nounós Creamery Chooses Greiner Packaging’s Sustainable K3 Cup for its New Probiotic Strained Yogurt

February 29, 2024 Nounós Creamery

The cardboard wrap on Greiner Packaging’s innovative K3® cardboard-plastic combination provides stability, so the cup can be produced with particularly thin walls. By using less plastic than other solutions, it delivers a reduced CO2 footprint. The cup and wrap can be easily separated – which is important for recyclability. As the cup is always white or transparent, it produces high quality recyclates which are not contaminated by any inks.
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Once Upon a Farm Enters Dairy Category – Launches New Line of A2/A2 Whole Milk Shakes and More

February 1, 2024 Once Upon a Farm

Once Upon a Farm, the leading childhood nutrition company announced today that it has entered the dairy category with the launch of its first ever organic A2/A2 Whole Milk Shakes. Available in three delicious flavors: Strawberry Crème, Triple Berry, and Banana Crème, these organic whole milk shakes are made with farm-fresh fruits and veggies, A2/A2 organic whole milk and no added sugar bringing the best to your fridge. …

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. …