Stonyfield in the news
People love to talk about Stonyfield products, people and programs, and we’re grateful for all the attention.
January 2011
Craving something cold and creamy? Try YoBaby!
Real Simple
If you’re craving something cold and creamy, Real Simple magazine suggests scooping up some YoBaby yogurt instead of ice cream (January 2011)! “You’ll find this smooth-as-custard treat tastes richer than ice cream regardless of your age and you’ll get a dose of protein and calcium, but a lot less sugar, fat and calories,” the editors say.
Grant a Farmer’s Wish campaign makes a splash
Babble.com
Our Grant a Farmer’s Wish campaign made a splash in the online world. Appearing on major internet news sites from the Huffington Post to Babble.com, photos of the farmer finalists and links to their videos and stories appeared to millions of online readers, drawing a plethora of votes and new fans to the Stonyfield Facebook page (January 2011).
Slash Food: “Organic Milk Beats Conventional Milk for Nutrition"
SlashFood.com
Stonyfield is featured in the Slash Food article, titled, “Organic Milk Beats Conventional Milk for Nutrition (January 19, 2010).” The article examines a Newcastle University study which reveals that organic milk is nutritionally superior compared to conventional milk, and has less saturated fat and more good fatty acids, like omega-3s. This news is certainly not a shocker to us here Stonyfield, as we’ve found this in our own Greener Cow Program results for quite some time.
Healthy foods that decrease belly fat
CBS Early Show
SELF editor-in-chief, Lucy Danzinger, recently appeared on the CBS Early Show recommending healthy foods that decrease belly fat. Along with avocados and bananas, Danzinger touted the benefits of Greek yogurt – featuring Oikos Organic Greek yogurt, and several other brands. She also mentions that since Greek yogurt is packed with protein, it helps to keep blood sugar levels steady all day long. View the clip here:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7254593n&tag=related;photovideo
Editors Top Choice
coolmompicks.com
Our new made-from-plants packaging made Cool Mom Picks “Editors Best of 2010 List.” The trend-savvy blog’s editor, Liz Gumbiner, tells readers, “Kudos to Stonyfield Farm who developed a plant-based cup for their four-packs of kids’ yogurt. One more reason to love them.”
December 2010
Smart way to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
The Today Show
Cynthia Sass - a registered dietician and author – spoke highly about Caramel Oikos on the TODAY show (December 30, 2010). Cynthia suggests that Carmel Oikos is a healthy snack, mentioning it has 10 grams of protein, and is just sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. She also notes that yogurt is a smart snack choice because it may help you lose body and belly fat.
Oikos Makes a Delicious Dip
Glamour
A Glamour.com contributor suggests mixing instant pudding into Oikos Organic 0% Fat Greek yogurt to create a tasty dip for apples! In the brief write up titled, “Afternoon Snack: The Genius Thing to Dip Your Apples In,” Sarah Jio mentions that Oikos Organic is her choice of Greek yogurt (December 15, 2010).
Oikos Organic: Have Your Cup of Sanity
Washington Post Magazine
An in-depth article published in Washington Post Magazine (December 2010) tells one reporter’s story of the recent John Stewart – Steve Colbert “Rally to Restore Sanity” that took place in Washington DC in October. The writer mentions that Stonyfield sponsored the Huffington Post busses and provided free Oikos Organic Yogurt for all of the riders.
November 2010
Feed your Choco Fix, and Your Bones Too
Women's Health
“They’re not joking about pure pleasure,” so say the editors at Women’s Health magazine. Our Chocolate Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt – Pure Pleasure on the Bottom, made their list of 125 Best Packaged Foods For Women in the November 2010 issue of the magazine. Editors suggest “feeding your choco fix and building your bones too.”
YoBaby Meals a Hit!
Supermarket Guru
Phil Lempert, the “Supermarket Guru,” declares YoBaby Meals a HIT! He rates them a 96 out of 100, and recently shared his thoughts on ABC News Online. Phil talks all about the benefits of including more fruits and veggies in babies’ diets, and admits that he eats the whole milk yogurt himself! The ABC News anchor adds that she has YoBaby Meals in her refrigerator at home.
Countless Benefits of Organic Greek Yogurt
Hub Pages
Hub Pages, a popular self-publishing news site recently featured an article titled, “Greek Yogurt vs Regular Yogurt” (November 14, 2010). The writer who created the post spotlighted Oikos – mentioning it was their favorite brand, outshining both Fage and Chobani. The article praises the health benefits of Greek yogurt, especially when combined with organic fruits and vegetables.
October 2010
Yogurt Culture Wars
Bloomberg Businessweek
Business Week online recently asserted Stonyfield’s position as the world’s leading organic yogurt maker, in an article titled, “Yogurt Culture Wars” (October 21, 2010). The piece explores the recent surge in popularity of Greek yogurt, mentioning all of the most popular brands and stating, “Stonyfield Farm dominates the organic market with its three-year old Oikos brand.”
Can’t Stop Eating Caramel Oikos
Redbook
Editors at Redbook can’t stop eating our Oikos Organic 0% Fat Caramel Greek yogurt. Staffers at the magazine say that it has a “dulce de leche” taste, and they suggest bringing it to the office for a healthy treat (October 2010).
Best Organic Plain Yogurt
Vegetarian Times
Our Plain Oikos Organic 0% Fat Greek Yogurt recently won a Vegetarian Times Foodie Award as Readers’ Favorite organic plain yogurt (October 2010). Editors at the magazine say Oikos “had them at hello” with its deeply rich and thick texture, and whopping 15 grams of protein in one serving!
Must Have on Hand
SheKnows.com
The popular women’s website SheKnows.com unveiled a list of the “Twelve Organic Snacks You Simply Must Keep on Hand” (October 2010). Our Oikos Organic Greek yogurt made the cut, suggesting that Oikos is “a great snack for those moments when you need something that tastes decadent.”
