After More than 40 Years of Advocacy, FDA Issues Final Order on Yogurt Standard of Identity Consistent with Guidance from the International Dairy Foods Association

Joseph Scimeca, PhD, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued the following statement today on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final order to modify the yogurt standard of identity final rule, published on June 9, 2021, in line with IDFA’s requested changes and objections:

FDA Amends Standard of Identity for Yogurt

April 13, 2023 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a final order to modify the yogurt standard of identity final rule, published on June 9, 2021. The FDA is denying the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) request for a public hearing and is issuing a final order to modify the final rule with respect to maximum pH.

Harmless Harvest Debuts Refreshed Packaging For Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative Line

March 27, 2023 Harmless Harvest 

Harmless Harvest, a leader in the organic coconut-based food and beverage industry, unveils its newly repackaged line of single-serve and multi-serve dairy-free yogurt alternative products. Starting this March 2023, the brand’s popular plant-based yogurt will be available in bright new packaging to match the vibrant aesthetic Harmless Harvest is known for and will feature key points around the company’s mission to reach zero waste and have an overall positive impact on the environment.

WayFare Launches Its Dairy-Free Yogurts in Over 100 Jewel Osco Stores

February 15, 2023 WayFare

WayFare, makers of plant-based dairy products, announces its launch of their new yogurts into over 100 Jewel Osco stores in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana. The expansion is in line with the brand’s mission to offer nutritionally superior options to consumers looking to eliminate or reduce dairy consumption.

Oikos is Back at the Big Game With New Spot that Brings Together Legendary Football Star Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders and his Family for an Epic Battle that Tests Strength Across Generations

February 6, 2023 Danone North America

Oikos is returning to the Big Game for its fourth year to bring protein-packed snack favorites to fuel your game day festivities. For the second year in a row, Oikos has partnered with Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders to host a battle of its own – one that champions all forms of strength, across generations.