Sands joined B&G Foods in October 2013 following B&G Foods’ acquisition of Rickland Orchards.

Dannon will further improve by 10% the nutrient density of its products in part by increasing nutrients that are encouraged in a healthy diet, while reducing total sugar and fat, and will invest in nutrition education and research focused on healthy eating habits.

Peanut Butter Cup, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge, Dark Chocolate Raspberry, and Sea Salt Caramel augment what is now an 11-item range.

A whopping seven of the top 10, and 73 of the top 100 food and beverage products launched in 2013 offer a healthier-for-you benefit.

The new launches include Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits, Nature Valley Greek Yogurt Protein bars, and a new Cranberry Almond variety of Nature Valley Protein Granola.

Adults who eat a 125g serving of yogurt four or five times a week have a 28% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes compared with those who eat none.

Ingredion Incorporated has published a white paper titled, “Utilizing NOVATION Endura 0100 Starch in Stirred Yogurts Processed with Challenging Temperature and Homogenization Pressures.”

Baklava, Lemoni Biskoti, Raspberry Chokolata, and Sea Salt Caramel Truffle comprise the line.

The researchers said their alternative could be specially formulated for people with allergies to cow’s milk, as well as those who are lactose or gluten intolerant.

To make the Greek yogurt distinctively "Farmstyle," Tillamook slow churns farm fresh milk with seven active yogurt and buttermilk cultures.