Stonyfield in the news
People love to talk about Stonyfield products, people and programs, and we’re grateful for all the attention.
September 2011
Stonyfield Organic Oikos Nonfat Greek Frozen Yogurt: Stats that Rock!
Hungry Girl
Hungry Girl LOVES Stonyfield Organic Oikos Nonfat Greek Frozen Yogurt! According to the health and nutrition aficionado, "This frozen yogurt is super-creamy, it's not too tart, and the stats ROCK." In addition to posting about this new frozen delight on her website TWICE, she also raved about it in her newsletter and on the TODAY Show. The Greek frozen yogurt even appeared as her top new product to purchase at the market.
August 2011
Secret Ingredient: Yogurt
Everyday Food
When cooking and developing recipes with fewer calories and less fat, yogurt is a healthy substitute that still tastes delicious. Everyday Food shares their secret ingredients that include Stonyfield Organic Low-Fat Plain Yogurt (August 2011) . According to editors, Stonyfield’s mild flavor and creaminess is a smart way to lighten up meals and swap things like mayonnaise in sandwiches and butter in muffins.
Raising the Bar
Good Housekeeping
Have you tried one of our newest products yet? The editors at Good Housekeeping magazine rave about Stonyfield’s new Organic Nonfat Frozen Yogurt Bars made with fat free fro-yo and dunked in an organic dark chocolate coating (August 2011). They love that these bars contain 1 gram of saturated fat (12 grams less than other brands) and pack a reasonable 170 calories.
News About E.coli
FIRST for Women
A recent German study, discussed in FIRST for Women, showed that when blood cells of healthy adults who have been given probiotic bacteria for five weeks were exposed to E.coli in a lab, the cells' ability to inactivate the bacteria was increased. Four strains of pro-biotic bacteria have been shown to be effective against E. coli and Stonyfield yogurt contains all four of these, unlike other brands that contain two of them. (August 2011)
Baby Booty Bests
American Baby
When the editors of American Baby went on a mission to find nutrient packed baby foods that their readers’ children would love, Stonyfield YoBaby 3 in 1 meals made the list (August 2011). The yogurt is popular with parents for having many baby benefits, such as 20% RDA of vitamin D and 25% RDA of calcium per serving. One reader writes, “I think it’s ingenious that they’ve figured out how to sneak veggies into yogurt.”
We Just Can't Stop Eating...
Redbook
Folks at Redbook magazine can’t seem to get enough of Stonyfield’s new Organic Nonfat Frozen Yogurt Bars (August 2011). One staffer wrote that the fro-yo bars were “so rich I never would have guessed they’re yogurt.” The best thing about these nonfat bars? They’re 170 calories- way less than other ice cream bar brands.
July 2011
Consumer Reports: Very good yogurt
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports rated several yogurt brands based on taste and nutritional information, and a variety of Stonyfield products made the "very good" and "good" categories (July 2011). Testers say our low fat fruit on the bottom is fresh tasting and Oikos is creamy.
The Inside Scoop
Prevention
Want the "inside scoop" on healthy, delicious frozen desserts? Editors at Prevention share their favorites in the July 2011 issue. Stonyfield Organic Nonfat Frozen Yogurt sweeps the frozen yogurt category with editors saying "This carton is packed with good-for-your-gut bacteria that we love in yogurt."
June 2011
One of the Many Benefits of Organic Yogurt
Good Housekeeping
Most people know that the probiotics in yogurt can help ease digestive problems and boost immunity to the common cold, but did you know that eating fermented milk products at least three times a week may head off recurrent urinary tract infections? Editors at Good Housekeeping suggest eating Stonyfield yogurt to give this remedy a try (June 2011).
More yogurt = less body weight?
TODAY Show
Good news for yogurt fans! A new study, conducted by Harvard researchers published in the New England Journal of Medicine, says that eating yogurt- and several other foods- continuously over time may help people lose weight. The TODAY show recently took this story one step further and showed viewers examples of these weight loss-inducing foods (June 23, 2011). The one and only yogurt shown was Stonyfield 0% plain! Watch the clip here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/43507542#43507542
Healthy Food Awards Winner!
Self
"About a dozen yogurts met our strict nutritional standards, but this one stood out most thanks to its velvety texture and not too tart taste," say editors at Self Magazine (June 2011). The publication’s "2011 Healthy Food Awards" listed editors’ top picks in a variety of food categories, and our 0% fat plain won their hearts in the "Morning Glories" portion of the list.
Eat This Not That
Women's Health
Women’s Health Magazine touts the benefits of Stonyfield Organic Minty Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt over leading brands of ice cream in the June 2011 "Eat This Not That" column. Our fro yo’s nutritional informational is displayed adjacent to that of a similar flavored ice cream, and it’s made clear to readers which product wins in the better for you department.
You Deserve the Best Frozen Yogurt
Woman's World
An article recently published in Woman’s World lines up editors’ top choice frozen yogurts. For a chocolate escape, they suggest Stonyfield Organic After Dark Chocolate Nonfat Frozen Yogurt (June 13, 2011). In the article titled, "You Deserve the Best Frozen Yogurt," a Food Network nutritionist describes the frozen treat as "creamy and chocolatey," and mentions that it satisfies her cravings.
Best Summer Smoothies
Healthy Cooking
Summertime is perfect for fresh and fruity smoothies. Healthy Cooking magazine suggests several brands of premade smoothies – one of them being Stonyfield’s Super Smoothie (June/July 2011). "Each 10 ounce bottle is packed with a boatload of calcium, protein, probiotics and a luscious fruity taste."
Healthy, Happy Summer
The Daily Buzz
Our new organic dark chocolate dipped frozen yogurt bars were featured on the popular morning show, The Daily Buzz (Friday, June 17th). Valerie Deneen, of www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com, made a guest appearance and touted the benefits of our new bars – perfect for giving the kids an organic and healthy snack, and made with recycled packaging that can be turned into all kinds of crafts such as bubble wands and portable play stoves. Leave it to Valerie! She also highlighted organics and why they’re better for you and your family. The Daily Buzz has over 3 million viewers. Watch the clip here: http://galtime.com/multimedia/parenting/21099/14404/have-yourself-healthy-happy-summer
