Matt Graziose, Ph.D., Vice President of Regulatory Compliance at Chobani, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 65 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss protein and natural ingredients.
Discover the benefits of nutrient-dense dairy snacks! From portable yogurt and protein-rich spreads to savory cheeses, these flavorful options provide balanced energy and health benefits. Embrace strategic snacking for a healthier lifestyle with convenient, tasty dairy choices.
Despite a decline in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category, bottled fruit juice blends grew 8% YoY to $490 million, with unit sales up 4% to 124 million. Bottled pineapple juice rose 15% to $106 million, and smoothies surged 43% to $64.6 million.
Cultured dairy is hitting all the right notes in the food industry, drawing comparisons to top music acts. Fueled by health trends and viral social media, yogurt and cottage cheese are soaring in popularity. Recent data shows yogurt sales have surged by 14% over the past year, reaching a remarkable $12.44 billion. Clearly, cultured dairy is more than just a trend—it’s a true sensation.
Bill Kynast, senior vice president of sales, Chobani, has been elected to serve as Chair of the Board. Kynast has served on NFRA’s Board of Directors since 2019 and previously held the position of Chair-Elect from 2024–2025. He has been an active leader in advancing the association’s mission and engagement with the industry and is a member of the Honorable Order of Golden Penguins.
Together, Chobani and U.S. Soccer will champion nutrition and empowerment at every level through programs like Chobani Ball Kids, coach development pathway initiatives, and the Soccer Forward Foundation, U.S. Soccer's legacy initiative, providing scholarship grants to youth soccer clubs across the country.
"This growth capital, together with the Company's strong operating cash flows, is intended to fund the recently announced plant expansion in Twin Falls, Idaho, and new food manufacturing plant in Rome, N.Y. Additional capacity in Twin Falls is expected to come online later this year to meet increasing consumer demand for Chobani's products," the company said.