Chobani Greek Yogurt Rolls Out Local Production With Australian Milk

 

Seven delicious flavours of authentic strained Greek yogurt now available nation-wide

 

Chobani Greek Yogurt is delighted to announce the roll-out of locally-produced, authentic strained Greek yogurt, using Australian milk. Available on supermarket shelves nationally, Chobani is now being produced from its Melbourne-based plant in Dandenong.

 

In addition, the deliciously thick, creamy yogurt people in NSW and Victoria have come to love is available to all Australians, with Woolworths, Coles and independent grocery stores across the country now ranging Chobani.

 

"Australian dairy is of the highest quality and Australians have a passion for great-tasting food. Ever since we brought Chobani to Australia, we have been working to expand our local operations and can now proudly say that Chobani is completely Australian made. We are thrilled to bring this authentic strained yogurt, made with only natural ingredients, to Australians everywhere," said Peter Meek, Managing Director of Chobani.

 

Chobani is handcrafted using a centuries-old authentic strained technique and contains only natural ingredients. It is this unique process that makes each pot of delicious Chobani thick, creamy and packed with protein.

 

Accredited Practising Dietitian and Communications Coordinator for Chobani, Emily Houlahan says Chobani yogurt provides the perfect combination of nutrition and taste.

 

"Foodies and health experts alike are welcoming Chobani into their shopping trolleys each week for a number of reasons. It is a delicious tasting yogurt and being made with an authentic straining technique gives it an advantage from a nutritional perspective," Emily Houlahan said.

 

Chobani is now available in Woolworths, Coles and independent grocery stores nationally for $1.99/170g RRP and comes in a variety of 170g flavours: Peach (fat free), Blueberry (fat free), Strawberry (fat free), Mango (98% fat free), Passion Fruit (98% fat free), and Pineapple (98% fat free).

 

Ideal for cooking, Chobani is also available in two plain varieties - fat free and 98% fat free - and two sizes 170g (RRP $1.99) and 907g (RRP $5.79).

 

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About Chobani

Chobani was founded on the belief that people have great taste; they just need great options. That is why Chobani produces only the highest quality, best tasting products made with only natural ingredients. It is also this belief that brought Chobani to Australia — home to a nation of people who are passionate about food and some of the best milk in the world. As part of the company's 'Nothing But Good' philosophy, Chobani is committed to supporting local farmers surrounding its production sites, including its Melbourne-based plant in Dandenong. It gives a portion of its annual profits to charities worldwide through its Shepherd's Gift Foundation, the company's charitable arm. All Chobani products are gluten free and provide more protein per serve than any other leading yogurt brand<!--[if !supportFootnotes]-->[1]<!--[endif]-->, with five live and active cultures, and three strains of probiotics. Chobani retails for RRP $1.99/170g and $5.79 / 907g. Chobani is available nationally at Woolworths and Coles stores. For more information, visit www.chobani.com.au

 

Contacts:

Laura Krusza - Fleishman-Hillard for Chobani 02 9025 9237

Emily Houlahan - Communications Coordinator for Chobani 0409 533 074

[1] When compared per serving to other leading yogurt brands in major Australian supermarkets (as at July 2012)