Dannon introduces new light yogurt varieties, minus the artificial sweeteners
Dannon, White Plains, N.Y., added new Light & Fit Greek Nonfat Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweet…Dannon, White Plains, N.Y., added new Light & Fit Greek Nonfat Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweeteners and Light & Fit Regular Nonfat Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweeteners to its Light & Fit family of products.
Available in Mixed Berry, Black Cherry, Strawberry, Peach Mango, Coconut Cream and Vanilla, Light & Fit Greek Nonfat Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweeteners is made with real fruit, sweetened with stevia leaf extract and cane sugar and delivers 13 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per 5.3-ounce serving.
Meanwhile, Light & Fit Regular Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweeteners comes in Strawberry, Blueberry, Vanilla and Lemon Cream, is also sweetened with stevia leaf extract and cane sugar and offers 5 grams of protein and 80 calories per 5.3-ounce serving.
“Individual nutrition preferences and needs vary from person to person,” says Amanda Blechman, registered dietitian and scientific affairs manager at DanoneWave, the maker of the Dannon portfolio of yogurt in North America. “We are proud to offer a spectrum of non-fat yogurt to fit every person’s active lifestyle and healthy eating habits. As the newest addition to our yogurts, Light & Fit Greek Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweeteners and Light & Fit Regular Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweeteners are great for those looking to avoid artificial sweeteners while still enjoying nutrient dense foods.”
“These new offerings from Light & Fit are another way we are helping to provide consumers with the nutritious food choices they are asking for,” adds Flavia Galvao, senior marketing director, Light & Fit. “We’re now offering yogurt fans the same non-fat, creamy, smooth and flavorful products they’ve come to know and seek out minus the artificial ingredients, so those looking for a smart-calorie solution with a lot of nutrition and no artificial sweeteners can snack mindfully and deliciously.”
All varieties can be found in the dairy aisle at grocery stores nationwide. Light & Fit Greek Nonfat Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweeteners boast a suggested retail price of $1.39, while Light & Fit Regular Nonfat Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweeteners delivers a suggested retail price of $2.59.