The past year has tested the strength of the fitness industry, which lost more than 480,000 jobs due to the pandemic. Gyms are closing and the fitness pros that help us flex our ugliest #PROFACES  - that ugly game face we all make when maxing out on the weight floor or on the field - are struggling. In tandem with its new Super Bowl ad which salutes these fierce #PROFACEs, Oikos PRO is launching Oikos PRO for Pros, a grant program, to help give independent fitness businesses and trainers the support and strength they need.

The Oikos Pro line launches in January and includes yogurt cups and drinks that are scientifically formulated to provide the protein, minerals and essential amino acids needed to help build and maintain strong muscles and bones. Oikos Pro is a good source of calcium and it contains leucine, which is a branch chain amino acid that is involved in helping to build muscle. The new line includes:

St. Benoit Creamery has been selected winner of the “Yogurt Product of the Year” award from Mindful Awards, an independent recognition platform highlighting conscious companies and products that mindfully make waves in the ever-expanding world of consumer packaged goods.

Silk Kids Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative is the latest innovation from Silk, America's number-one plant-based beverage and a leader in yogurt alternatives, and is designed with kids and parents in mind. The new yogurt alternative is fortified with Calcium and Vitamin D to help support strong bones and has 25% less sugar per ounce1 than average flavored yogurt alternatives. Silk Kids Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative is also peanut-free, gluten-free, lactose-free and Non-GMO Project Verified – making it a good allergen-friendly option for lunchtime and snack time. The dairy-free yogurt alternative comes in three delicious flavors including Mixed Berry, Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry, and will be available at select retailers starting December 2020.

Chobani, maker of Greek yogurts, oat milks, probiotic drinks, and creamers, announced the debut of the new World of Chobani Probiotics, a full portfolio of probiotic yogurts and drinks, kids pouches and shakes, and non-dairy functional beverages with immunity-supporting probiotics. Chobani also added new items to the company's batch-made oat-based platform, including the vegan-friendly Chobani Oat Zero Sugar1 with 0 grams of sugar and two new Chobani Oat Coffee Creamers.

Danone North America's Two Good Yogurt is tackling food waste with the introduction of its Good Save product line, wrapping a year of commitment to positive impact for people and the planet for the brand. In partnership with Full Harvest, Two Good 'Good Save' uses Verified Rescued Produce to create lower sugar yogurt products with the goal of reducing food waste at the farm level. The product line is setting the standard for the emerging rescued foods market and is the first dairy product to utilize 100% Verified Rescued Produce. The initial offering features Meyer Lemons that are 100% verified rescued, with plans to launch additional flavors in 2021 and beyond.

GT's COCOYO, from the maker of the world's best-selling Kombucha brand, GT's Living Foods, debuted refreshed labels that bring a brighter and bolder atmosphere to the stark white yogurt aisle. GT's COCOYO is crafted with raw young coconut meat and cultured to probiotic perfection, unlike the traditional yogurt category that is primarily based on dairy. This rich, creamy, and fully fermented coconut yogurt takes the digestion support and immunity-boosting benefits the company is known for beyond its beverage line, creating a complete and nutritious offering of probiotic diversity.

Whether you’re thinking of cutting down on sugar or trying the keto lifestyle, Clio’s Less Sugar Greek yogurt bars--in Peach and Mixed Berry flavors--are the perfect guilt-free snacks that will help you celebrate the New Year and your 2021 plans.

Stonyfield Organic, the nation’s leading organic yogurt brand, is teaming up with Nature’s Path’s EnviroKidz, the nation’s leading organic kids’ cereal brand, to expand its line of popular kids’ products with new Stonyfield Organic Kids Yogurt with Nature's Path EnviroKidz Cereal Toppers. Available in two new varieties, Strawberry Yogurt & Choco Chimps and Vanilla Yogurt & Koala Crisp, they are a nutritious breakfast or lunch and even perfect for an afternoon snack.

The farmer-owned Tillamook County Creamery Association, known for high-quality dairy products for more than 111 years, is continuing its innovation in premium snacking with the addition of a new line of premium specialty yogurts called Tillamook Creamery Collection. Not too sweet and not too tart, the deliciously creamy yogurts come in six unique flavor combinations and offer the ‘perfect bite’ of yogurt made with no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives.