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KETO-FRIENDLY SNACKING
Minneapolis-based General Mills, makes :ratio KETO Friendly
yogurt-cultured dairy snacks. The company shared it has seen
a real interest in products for consumers focused on sugar
and carb content because
they haven't found what
they were looking for with
traditional yogurt.
" Keto is a distinct
diet that requires
calculating fat, protein and
carbohydrate intake, " said
Karyn Christianson, brand
manager for dairy at General
Mills. " As a general dieting
principle, 'low carb' pops as one
of the top three words consumers are adding to
yogurt in their online searches in almost every platform. "
She explained that :ratio does the math for consumers, so
they can spend less time reading labels and " more time living, "
while enjoying the variety of flavors available.
General Mills also offers a :ratio Protein yogurt-cultured
dairy snack offering, which delivers 25 grams of protein, the
most in a single-serve cup in the yogurt aisle, Christianson said.
" We added to our lineup with the new :ratio KETO Friendly
yogurt-cultured dairy snack with granola, adding that crunchy
topping in the same package, with 2 grams sugar total, " she
said. " What we've heard from consumers is that our :ratio KETO
Friendly dairy snacks all have a distinctive creamy texture in
common that feels deliciously indulgent. "
The company has made it easier for consumers to find and
purchase its full line of :ratio dairy snacks, cereal, granola and
bars, with its newly-launched direct-to-consumer website.
" The site brings everything together, offering immediate and
subscription-based purchasing options, as well as the ability
to easily locate your favorite products at your local brick-andmortar
retailer, " she said.
While Christianson, too, sees the snacking trend continuing,
she noted consumers have an expectation of newness and
variety, not only in terms of flavors, but also in new formats or
ways to eat.
" That's why we're always exploring innovations that might
resonate, " she said. " The goodness of dairy is a great choice
for all ages and preferences. Our portfolio is really quite broad,
ranging from everyday favorite flavors to limited-edition
seasonals, and even different packaging choices so consumers
can find what works best for them. "
satisfying certain nutritional
requirements - it's not just
about hunger. "
Hogan said he manages a robust
pipeline of innovation at Sargento,
alongside a " phenomenal team
of people who understand our
vision to be the most loved, most
innovative, real food company. " He
said the team constantly examines
the company's snacking portfolio,
while striving to provide consumers
with convenient options that strike
the right balance between taste
and nutrition.
The Sargento Balanced
Breaks product lineup offers
many delicious, satisfying flavor
combinations, all featuring real
cheese, Hogan said.
" They are a simple, tasty,
convenient option that can be
enjoyed at home, at work or while
you're on the go, " he said. " Currently
on the roster, we have Balanced
Breaks Cheese & Crackers, Sweet
Balanced Breaks and our original
Balanced Breaks that feature natural
cheese, nuts and dried fruits. "
THE REAL DEAL
New York-based Whisps' mission
is to put real cheese back in
snacking. In fact, when the
company couldn't find a delicious
shelf-stable, real cheese snack, it
decided to make one - using its
own award-winning cheese.
" Our Parmesan was just the
start in 2015, " said Elisa Chiniara,
marketing director for Whisps.
" Since then, we have cultivated our
cheese passion into new cheeses,
flavors and products, such as the
first Cheese & Pretzel Bites. "
Whisps are made with 100%
artisanal cheese from four family
farms, using proprietary recipes to
create the crispy snack, Chiniara said.
" What makes Whisps so special
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