General Mills executives discussed plans to fuel growth in the U.S. and around the world in the company's new fiscal year.

Probiotics are drawing positive media attention, and new products are capitalizing on the opportunity. Regulatory roadblocks pose a hurdle, but there is strong market potential for probiotic-enriched products.

In addition to a new line of frozen yogurts, Ben & Jerry's rolled out an ice cream flavor squarely aimed at choc-aholics.

Jamba Juice Company is adding better-for-you options to summer snacking with its line of Whirl'ns Frozen Yogurt.

Dairy Enterprises Inc. introduced four new flavors to its Ruggles Premium Churned Frozen Yogurt.

Plum Organics will be expanding into the organic kids snack category with the launch of its Plum Kids line.

Lifeway Foods debuted a couple of cultured frozen dairy treats at this year’s Natural Products Expo West.

Iranian researchers have found a vitamin D-fortified version of the Persian yogurt drink doogh can improve inflammatory markers in type 2 diabetics.

Spring Creek Holdings has established a license with Mrs. Fields Famous Brands to use its TCBY brand in a range of pre-packaged frozen yogurt. Spring Creek will feature the line at approximately 10,000 stores nationwide.

In its report “The Rise of Greek,” UBS found the growth in sales of Greek yogurt stems largely from its popularity among upper-income, highly-educated women. UBS notes this group is “seemingly in a better spending mood for several years, driving solid sales growth at such companies as Whole Foods, LuLu Lemon, Starbucks and Panera Bread.” It is a group willing to seek and pay more for ingredients with a higher quality.