Stonyfield in the news
People love to talk about Stonyfield products, people and programs, and we’re grateful for all the attention.
October 2010
Plant-based Packaging—Read All About It!
The New York Times, USA Today, Triple Pundit, Packaging World, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, and many others
News of our recent launch of plant-based packaging has been storming the media for the past several weeks. Stories about our new packaging and its environmental benefits have shown up in what seems to be a never-ending list of news outlets, including the New York Times, USA Today, Triple Pundit, Packaging World, the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, and many others.
Nutritionist Recommended
Today Show
Nutritionist Joy Bauer loves yogurt—especially Stonyfield, Brown Cow, and Oikos! With two segments about yogurt in just a month, Bauer has been touting the health benefits of yogurt to all of the Today Show’s viewers. In her recent October segment, Bauer tells viewers that they should choose nonfat or low fat, and mentions that yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and healthy bacteria. While she makes her specific suggestions, the camera pans over Stonyfield 6oz cups, YoKids, Brown Cow, and Oikos.
Oikos Wins Best Plain Yogurt
Men’s Health
They like us, they really like us! Oikos Organic made Men’s Health Magazine's Top 125 Foods for Men—Best Plain Yogurt! This is the second year running!
September 2010
A Great Choice for Kids
Today Show
Recently, on the Today Show, nutritionist Joy Bauer explained which naturally sweetened yogurts are healthiest for young children (September 21, 2010). Bauer suggests that when choosing naturally sweetened yogurts, it’s best to get six-ounce cups with 20 grams of sugar or less, and four-ounce cups with 14 grams of sugar or less. She tells viewers that Oikos Organic, Brown Cow, and Stonyfield yogurts are all excellent choices.
Food for Thought
Good Housekeeping
For back-to-school season, editors at Good Housekeeping suggest feeding your kids nutrition-packed snacks that they actually like! In the magazine’s Septepmber 2010 issue, our low-fat Mango Honey makes the top 50 list of suggested lunchbox-worthy and after-school snacks.
Yogurt and Tennis: An Unlikely Love Match
CNBC
Our CE-Yo, Gary Hirshberg, was recently interviewed about Stonyfield’s US Open sponsorship on the popular cable television channel CNBC (September 2010). Gary explained the connection between playing tennis and eating a healthy, preferably organic diet. He also mentioned that in order to get people to purchase a premium, organic product, you have to get it in their mouth first—which he noted as one of the reasons we have such an enormous sampling!
Best Dessert
Alternative Medicine Magazine
The September 2010 issue of Alternative Medicine Magazine features a line up of Greek yogurts, listing a variety of categories from Best Fat-Free to Best Exotic Fruit (September 2010). Our Oikos Organic 0% Fat Chocolate Greek Yogurt won first place for Best Dessert—it was compared to cheesecake or mousse, sans fat and calories!
August 2010
Get to Know Greek
Buzzle.com
Our Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt recently made Buzzle.com’s list of popular Greek yogurts to check out (August 2010). Described as “one of the most popular Greek yogurt brands,” Oikos is included in a write-up along with several other leading brands. Editors also mention that Oikos contains no artificial flavoring, preservatives, hormones, antibiotics, or genetically modified organisms.
Sip Your Way Slim
Shape Magazine
Craving a healthy breakfast on the go? Editors at Shape Magazine suggest packing a Stonyfield Organic Super Smoothie—it’s full of protein and probiotics, and doesn’t require a spoon. In a recent Shape.com article, our Strawberry Banana Super Smoothie made editors’ top 10 list of healthy drinks, along with several other low-calorie, nutrient packed beverages (August 2010).
Stonyfield Café Heads to the Big Apple
Portland Press Herald
The Stonyfield Café was recently featured on the front page of the Portland Press Herald (August 24, 2010). The article highlights Stonyfield Farm’s sponsorship of the US Open, and its goal of promoting healthy foods through the café, at the world’s largest tennis tournament.
Delicious Dessert Yogurt
The Nibble
“Pure Pleasure Chocolate and Caramel yogurt will change your perception of yogurt,” say editors at the popular food blog The Nibble. Our Chocolate and Caramel Oikos Organic Greek Yogurts were recently reviewed on the site, and came away with some exceptionally positive comments (August 2010). Editors also suggest using these flavors as a dessert sauce or fruit dip.
Better than Go-Gurt!
Babble.com
Twelve kids, five moms, and more than 75 snack products. Our low fat YoKids Squeezers made Babble.com’s Top Ten list on their “Ultimate Back-to-School Snack Guide” (August 2010). One kid taste tester even stated, “Wow! Better than Go-Gurt!
Lunch Box Wars
CNBC
Our CE-Yo, Gary Hirshberg, talks all about healthy lunch box additions in a recent CNBC segment titled “Lunch Box Wars” (August 2010). Gary mentions that healthy snacks are now outselling unhealthy snacks and that yogurt is the number one–selling healthy kid snack in the category. Gary shows viewers our YoKids Squeezers and suggests that they can be frozen, stuck in the lunch box, and thawed just in time for lunch.
July 2010
Green Firms Uniting to Flex Political Muscle
Boston Globe
Stonyfield and 50 other local New England companies were recently featured in a front-page Boston Globe article titled, “Green Firms Uniting to Flex Political Muscle” (July 11, 2010). Our Environmental Policy Director is quoted, explaining why we are helping to lead efforts in urging Congress to support climate and energy legislation.
Coolin’ the Gang
Parenting Magazine
Looking for a healthy frozen treat to give the kids? Editors at Parenting Magazine suggest our new Strawberry-licious Organic Frozen Yogurt (July 2010). It’s low fat and full of belly-friendly probiotics. “Kids’ll love chowing down on the fresh new berry flavor,” mentions Parenting.
