Has Chobani Yogurt Changed?!?!
I remember when I first bought Chobani it said the cows were left to graze outside in the open except in the winter, where they were kept in a barn. It also said it used to be family owned or something. I think the label said it was organic too.
Now it does not say those three things, I bought some more Chobani and it did not say those things. I really hope those haven't changed because Chobani is my FAVORITE yogurt ever. Please help.
Answers:
Minhi (and Anna, etc.),
Hello and thanks so much for raising this question. I see that you have found some good info on our website, though I'd love to clarify a bit more. Rest assured, we have not changed our practices! While we aren't and were never organic, we take great care in the milk we use and selecting the farmers with whom we choose to work. Chobani is made with milk we receive from farmers within our dairy farm co-op. These farmers take part in many organic practices- such as producing milk free of antibiotics and synthetic growth hormones (no rBST/rBGH) and keeping cows in free range conditions. We feel that being attentive to these practices while not using organic milk, allows us to support more local dairy farmers while keep Chobani at an affordable price, making it possible for more American consumers to enjoy our healthy, high protein products!
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to email me at emily.schildt[at]chobani.com. I'd be happy to answer all of your questions. Thanks for your continued support, and have a wonderful day!
Best,
Emily Schildt
Communications Manager
Chobani Greek Yogurt
I noticed that the price has increased 40 cents per container, so I no longer buy it. =/
Here's the bio on their site and faqs: http://www.chobani.com/about http://www.chobani.com/about/faqs#
Sadly, I read through it, and it isn't organic and doesn't seem to be free-range.
I love Chobani.... just saying :)
I haven't noticed a change... but then again I haven't bought any in about a month. Sad :(
Hmm... I read your question b/c I was curious myself. I just bought some of the yoghurt and the potential that they may be cruelty free gave me more incentive to continue to go for it... I've been feeling so bad for some time that I may not be making the right purchases that support my values, so now I feel a teensy bit redeemed.
I read this under those recommended faqs:under "Is Chobani Greek Yogurt organic?"
"While Chobani Greek Yogurt isn't organic, (they) follow many organic production practices:
(Their) products are free of antibiotics and synthetic growth hormones (no rBST or rGBH)." (Okay, that's good...)
"Many of the local dairy farms that (they) get (their) milk from keep their cows in free-range conditions."
"Many", not all?
"However, it's more important to (them to) support local farmers than to be labeled organic. (They) choose to work with a dairy co-op that sources the milk (they) use in Chobani from local-area farms as opposed to having organic milk shipped to (them) from farther away"
The more I read this the less I'm sure, it sounds to me like if it's a "local area farm" and "dairy co-op" then wouldn't they be completely "free range"? I dunno... Maybe for the full answer you gotta call them, but then again as they say there, not all are free range... My conclusion, I guess it's not a completely free range scenario, which is sad. :( On the upside, I guess it's better than the other companies out there for those buying it. Once they get into mass marketing, I guess a lot of the companies end up changing...
http://chobani.com/about/faqs