Dannon is now serving up two drinkable product lines designed for adult palates. Dannon Dairy Drink, a cultured milk formally sold exclusively through foodservice channels, is making its way into the retail sector. The 7-ounce bottles come in flavors that have a Hispanic-flavor edge to them, with the goal of attracting this demographic who has long been drinking yogurt, more so than spooning it. The flavors are: Mango, Peach, Pecan, Pina Colada, Strawberry and Strawberry Banana.
There’s also a new drinkable yogurt under the Oikos brand. Oikos Yogurt Drink contains no fat, no added sugar and no artificial sweetener. It is sweetened with stevia, gets a boost of protein from milk protein concentrate and is a source of another nutrient of concern—fiber—thanks to the addition of chicory root fiber. Interestingly, the Oikos brand is all about “Greek,” yet the packaging does not promote the product as such. Each 7-ounce bottle contains 110 calories, 11 grams of inherent sugar, 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.