Chobani Shelf-Stable, Low-Fat Super Milk to Help Communities
Chobani, LLC, a next generation food and beverage company originally known for its high-quality Greek yogurt, launched its first shelf-stable low-fat dairy milk, Chobani Super Milk. This latest product innovation is nutrient rich and is made specifically to be donated to support people impacted by disasters as well as help some of the most vulnerable in Chobani’s hometowns.
“We know food is essential, but it becomes an even greater need during natural disasters. What we did at Chobani was make a solution that could be deployed when and where it’s needed. We call it Super Milk – high protein, high fiber, nutritious milk that is wholesome and shelf stable,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani. “It’s been a true gift for our entire team to bring this to life. We are humbled and honored to help those in need during hard times.”
Developed to help the American Red Cross and Chobani’s local food bank and pantry partners, Chobani Super Milk addresses a critical need by providing access to nutrient-dense, high-protein, low-fat dairy to those who need it most. On average, the American Red Cross responds to approximately 65,000 disasters annually across the United States. At the same time, there are already 44 million Americans facing food insecurity. Chobani will produce an average of 145,000 pounds of Chobani Super Milk monthly to be deployed by the American Red Cross nationally in areas facing natural disasters and to local partners in central New York and southern Idaho communities.
Ulukaya continued, “We are spreading Super Milk across the country through amazing partnerships with the American Red Cross and local foodbanks and pantries in southern Idaho and central New York. We are so proud to work with these inspiring organizations who are focused on delivering food to more people. We could not make this impact without the power of these partnerships, and it is an honor to work together.”
“I’m inspired by forward-thinking Annual Disaster Giving Program members like Chobani that make it possible for us to support those in need at a moment’s notice,” said Cliff Holtz, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “Last week, Chobani sent a truckload of Super Milk to New Mexico in just a few days, helping power our relief efforts for those impacted by the wildfires. We’re grateful for their generosity and partnership as families continue to rely on the Red Cross for vital comfort and care in the wake of more frequent and intense disasters.”
Like all Chobani products, Chobani Super Milk is made with high-quality, wholesome ingredients. With a 9-month shelf life and no need for refrigeration until opened, the 32 fl oz package provides 4 servings per container and offers 13g of protein – 50% more protein than traditional milk – 7g prebiotic fiber for digestive health, 9g of sugar – 25% less sugar than traditional milk and no sugar added – 400mg of calcium – 25% more calcium than traditional milk, and is fortified with Vitamins A & D.*
Super Milk was created after Chobani recognized the need for nutritious, high-quality dairy products during disaster relief efforts that do not require refrigeration. The shelf-stable nature of Super Milk also addresses the logistic and supply chain challenges often associated with providing dairy to food banks and pantries. A portion of Chobani Super Milk will be donated to food banks and pantries in Chobani’s hometowns providing a nutrient dense protein rich product to people facing food insecurity in its own backyard, where 12% of people in Idaho’s Twin Falls County and over 12% and 13% of people in New Yorks Otsego and Chenango County’s experience food insecurity. Chobani, a leading advocate for fighting hunger and increasing food access, has donated over 6.4 million pounds of food across the U.S. since 2022.
Since its founding, Chobani has believed that business can be a force for good and so does its partners. With support from Tetra Pak, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), and IFF for ingredients and packaging, Chobani was able to bring Super Milk to life and share its commitment to not only provide good food for all but help those in times of need.
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Chip City, Kellanova Team on Blueberry Eggo Waffle Cookie
Photo of the Blueberry Eggo Waffle Cookie courtesy Chip City
Credit: Adrián Rivera Ferrán.
Chip City Cookies, NYC’s fastest-growing gourmet cookie chain known for oversized gooey cookies and innovative flavors, has formed a partnership with Kellanova to create a limited-edition, Blueberry Eggo Waffle Cookie. This special treat features a maple-flavored brown sugar cookie mixed with dried blueberries, topped with maple frosting and Eggo Grahams.
The Blueberry Eggo Waffle Cookie will be available for two weekends in July: Saturday, July 12 to Sunday, July 13, and again on Saturday, July 26 to Sunday, July 27, at all 41 Chip City locations (New York City and Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts and Illinois, for $7 per cookie.
“It’s always fun working on new flavors and creations, especially ones that evoke feelings of nostalgia. Cookies have a way of taking us back to our childhood and filling us with warm memories. This is how we feel about Eggo Waffles. They’re timeless, and the collaboration pairs perfectly with our Chip City gooey cookies,” said Theodore Gailas, co-founder and chief brand officer of Chip City Cookies.
Born in Astoria, Queens, in July 2017, Chip City began as a hobby between two childhood friends as they sought to recreate the simple taste of their childhood. What began as a fun challenge to see who could create the best cookie turned into the Chip City we know and love today.
The cookies are huge, clocking in at four inches across and nearly six ounces each. They’re buttery and ooey-gooey, made with just a handful of real ingredients that can be found in any pantry. From classic Chocolate Chip to Oatmeal Apple Pie and Cookies N’ Cream, these are the cookies that have taken New York by storm and they’re shipping nationwide.
Chip City has 41 locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island with plans to have at least nine opening soon.
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Smithfield Foods, Mercy Chefs Aid Flooding Victims in Iowa
Smithfield Foods delivered 34,000 pounds of protein to Rock Valley, Iowa, to provide free, restaurant-quality hot meals to victims, first responders and volunteers impacted by severe flooding across Northwest Iowa.
As a local employer with more than 600 employees in nearby Sioux Center and Orange City, Iowa, Smithfield delivered the protein donation today to Mercy Chefs, a Portsmouth, Va.-based nonprofit that deploys to disaster zones across America. Donated food items included loins, ribs and pork chops, and will provide over 140,000 servings of protein.
“Recent catastrophic flooding has left many of our Northwest Iowa neighbors without basic necessities like electricity, drinking water and food,” said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. “By partnering with Mercy Chefs, we’re able to provide support and hope for our neighbors in critical times of need as the community continues to recover from storm damage.”
Mercy Chefs’ mobile kitchen and smoker will be serving restaurant-quality meals in Rock Valley, Iowa, to anyone in the community in need. The team will also distribute meals to those unable to make it to the base of operations. To donate or find out how to volunteer locally, visit mercychefs.com/donate-iowa-flooding-response.
“As we respond to the heartbreaking disaster in Iowa, we are incredibly grateful to Smithfield Foods for standing with us,” said Chef Gary LeBlanc, founder and CEO of Mercy Chefs. “Their support enables us to provide thousands of high-quality, chef-prepared meals to those suffering through this crisis.”
Smithfield’s hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein all 50 U.S. states, as well as in Poland, Romania and Mexico, since 2008. Smithfield donated nearly 28 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs across the U.S. in 2023 and has pledged to donate 200 million servings of protein by 2025.
For more information about Smithfield’s programs to support local communities, please visit smithfieldfoods.com/helping-communities.
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