Danone North America Announces the FDA's Decision on Their Petition for the First-Ever Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt, Linking This Dairy Aisle Staple to a Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a petition submitted by food and beverage leader Danone North America, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the first-ever qualified health claim for yogurt, recognizing a potential link between its regular consumption and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, and giving consumers another compelling reason to shop the yogurt aisle.
- The new claim in its entirety states, "Eating yogurt regularly, at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes according to limited scientific evidence."
- "That's why we decided to submit a petition for this first-of-its-kind qualified health claim.
- "That makes it easy to incorporate into your daily routine in a way that suits your unique needs and preferences.
- Danone North America has provided generations of Americans with a wide variety of yogurts since it was founded in 1942.