Hamdi Ulukaya

Chobani Invests in Expanded Employee Benefits to Enhance Values-Driven, People-First Culture

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Workforce, Hamdi Ulukaya, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Reward, Retirement, Face, Child, Chobani, Management

NEW BERLIN, N.Y., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chobani, the food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, today announced new, enhanced benefits to reward and recognize its employees and some of the challenges they face in today's macro-economic environment.

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  • This follows the Company's multiple minimum wage increases over the last three years, from a starting wage of $13 per hour in 2020.
  • Chobani will also increase its match for employee's 401(k) contributions, helping make retirement planning easier.
  • WeeCare is a trailblazer in the space and will help Chobani implement a program that provides affordable and high-quality childcare options.
  • "Together, we will revolutionize employee benefits, empowering Chobani families to meet their diverse care needs while making a positive impact on local communities."

Pride Lives Here: BMO joins the Tent Partnership for Refugees

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Demography, Population, Tent Foundation, Human rights abuses, Food and drink, Hamdi Ulukaya, Aftermath of war, Forced migration, Right of asylum, Partnership for Refugees, Chobani, Refugee

"Joining the Tent Partnership for Refugees supports our Purpose-driven commitment to grow the good for society with zero barriers to inclusion," said Tracie Morris, U.S. Chief Human Resources Officer, BMO.

Key Points: 
  • "Joining the Tent Partnership for Refugees supports our Purpose-driven commitment to grow the good for society with zero barriers to inclusion," said Tracie Morris, U.S. Chief Human Resources Officer, BMO.
  • Founded by Chobani's founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya in 2016, the Tent Partnership for Refugees rallies the business community to improve the lives and livelihoods of 30 million refugees forcibly displaced from their home countries.
  • "We're thrilled to have BMO join the Tent network of over 170 global companies committed to supporting refugees by mobilizing their businesses," said Scarlet Cronin Acting Executive Director at the Tent Partnership for Refugees.
  • The Tent Partnership for Refugees mobilizes the global business community to improve the lives and livelihoods of 30 million refugees who have been forcibly displaced from their home countries.

Chobani CEO & Founder Hamdi Ulukaya's Humanity First Story Featured In New Documentary on VICE

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Chobani, Ulukaya, Hamdi Ulukaya

Directed by Nirit Peled, "Moving Humanity Forward" debuted on VICE and VICETV.com on Monday, February 15.

Key Points: 
  • Directed by Nirit Peled, "Moving Humanity Forward" debuted on VICE and VICETV.com on Monday, February 15.
  • "Once you start doing work on humanity there is this magnet it just takes you," says Ulukaya in the film.
  • Since Chobani was founded over a decade ago, the food maker has always been a different kind of company.
  • Chobani is now a modern food company, continuing with its founding mission of bringing better food to more people.

Chobani Names New CFO, Business Development Leader As It Builds Tomorrow's Food Company

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Food and drink, Foods, Chobani, Fermented dairy products, Turkish cuisine, Yogurt, Business acumen, Hamdi Ulukaya

Specifically, Chobani's yogurt business is also growing double-digit and continues to outpace the yogurt category1by more than twofold.

Key Points: 
  • Specifically, Chobani's yogurt business is also growing double-digit and continues to outpace the yogurt category1by more than twofold.
  • "As we build the next generation food company, we'rebuilding the leadership teamwho will help us make it happen.Jody bringsdeepoperationalfinance leadershipexperience.
  • During this time, Chobani has also launched over 50 new products across four categories continuing to bring better food to more people.
  • Brooks's new role as Chief Business Development Officer reflects her exceptional investment experience and her broad-based business acumen.

Richard Curtis, Sting, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, and Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani to be Honoured at the 2019 Global Citizen Prize on December 13 at Royal Albert Hall

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Food and drink, Hamdi Ulukaya, Ulukaya, Chobani, Businesspeople, Industries, Hamdi, Amina J. Mohammed

Richard Curtis, Sting, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina J. Mohammed, and Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani, will be recognised at the Royal Albert Hall on December 13, 2019 for their efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.

Key Points: 
  • Richard Curtis, Sting, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina J. Mohammed, and Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani, will be recognised at the Royal Albert Hall on December 13, 2019 for their efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
  • Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya will receive the Global Citizen Business Leader Prize, honouring an individual in the business community who has combined business goals with positive human impact.
  • The Global Citizen Prize is the first major event of Global Citizen's 2020 campaign, Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream.
  • For more information about the Global Citizen Prize, please visit www.globalcitizen.org/prize and follow @GlblCtzn on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook using #GlobalCitizen.

Chobani Unveils Biggest Expansion Ever With New Oat-Based Products and Natural Dairy Creamers

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Monday, November 18, 2019
Food and drink, Foods, Fermented dairy products, Yogurts, Arab cuisine, Balkan cuisine, Middle Eastern cuisine, Strained yogurt, Chobani, Non-dairy creamer, Hamdi Ulukaya

The company's batch-fermented oat blends, just like all Chobani yogurts, are made using only natural ingredients and contain billions of probiotics.

Key Points: 
  • The company's batch-fermented oat blends, just like all Chobani yogurts, are made using only natural ingredients and contain billions of probiotics.
  • And the Chobani Coffee Creamers have five or less natural, simple ingredients, including locally-sourced, farm-fresh milk and cream.
  • TheChobani Oatplatform isn't meant to be a replacement for dairy as for most, it's not an either/or world between dairy and non-dairy products.
  • All Chobani productsincluding Chobani Greek Yogurt and Greek Yogurt Drink, Chobani Flip, Chobani Squeezable Greek Yogurt, Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt, Chobani Gimmies, Chobani Greek Yogurt with Nut Butter products, Non-Dairy Chobani Coconut Blends and Drinks, Chobani Oat Drink and Barista Edition, ChobaniOat Blend, ChobaniOat Blend with Crunch, Chobani Greek Yogurt with Oatmeal, and Chobani Coffee Creamersare kosher certified, contain live and active cultures, and are made without any artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.

Yogurt Market 2019-2023 | Evolving Opportunities With Chobani and Danone | Technavio

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Other Consumer, Consumer, Food and drink, Foods, Fermented dairy products, Yogurts, Arab cuisine, Balkan cuisine, Middle Eastern cuisine, Strained yogurt, Activia, Chobani, Danone, Hamdi Ulukaya

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191030006023/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191030006023/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled global yogurt market 2019-2023.
  • Major Five Yogurt Market Companies:
    Chobani owns and operates its business under various segments such as Greek Yogurt, Kids Yogurt, Non-Diary Chobani, and Non-Greek Yogurt.
  • The company offers yogurt products such as Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt, Chobani Gimmies, and Chobani Flip.
  • The company offers different varieties of yogurt products, such as DANNON LOWFAT YOGURT, DANNON PLAIN YOGURT, and Activia Probiotic Yogurt, in various flavors.

Chobani Unveils First-Ever Product to Help Raise Money & Support for American Farmers

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Food and drink, Foods, Fermented dairy products, Yogurts, Chobani, Strained yogurt, Hamdi Ulukaya

We are also encouraging Chobani employees, our local communities, and our fans to go on social media and #thankafarmer in their lives in celebration of National Farmer's Day.

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  • We are also encouraging Chobani employees, our local communities, and our fans to go on social media and #thankafarmer in their lives in celebration of National Farmer's Day.
  • "At Chobani, we always try to use food as a force for good," said Peter McGuinness, President of Chobani.
  • "We are proud to stand beside Chobani in helping dairy farmers plan for the future as they face these daunting challenges."
  • All Chobani productsincluding Chobani Greek Yogurt and Greek Yogurt Drink, Chobani Flip, Chobani Squeezable Greek Yogurt, Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt, Chobani Gimmies, Chobani Greek Yogurt with Nut Butter products and Non-Dairy Chobaniare kosher certified, contain live and active cultures, and are made without any artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.

Chobani appoints Peter McGuinness as President amidst strong business performance

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Food and drink, Foods, Fermented dairy products, Chobani, Hamdi Ulukaya, Ulukaya, Strained yogurt, Yogurt

NORWICH, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chobani, LLC ("Chobani") announced today the promotion of Peter McGuinness to President of Chobani reporting to Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO and Founder, effective August 28, 2019.

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  • NORWICH, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chobani, LLC ("Chobani") announced today the promotion of Peter McGuinness to President of Chobani reporting to Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO and Founder, effective August 28, 2019.
  • Peter has been an amazing member of that journey, and I'm honored and happy to have him as President," said Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani.
  • Jason Blaisure has been named Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, reporting to Peter McGuinness.
  • All Chobani Greek Yogurt productsincluding Chobani Greek Yogurt and Greek Yogurt Drink, Chobani Flip, Chobani Gimmies, Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt and Chobani Greek Yogurt with Nut Butters productsare kosher certified, contain live and active cultures and are made with milk from cows not treated with rBST*.

Chobani Unveils Comprehensive Program to Support the Future of Dairy

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Food and drink, Chobani, Hamdi Ulukaya, Ulukaya, Dairy Farmers, Dairy farming, Dairy

Milk Matterstakes a comprehensive approach to bringing transparency to dairy, providing meaningful support for the entire dairy community, and preserving long-term viability for the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Milk Matterstakes a comprehensive approach to bringing transparency to dairy, providing meaningful support for the entire dairy community, and preserving long-term viability for the industry.
  • It's a small step with a big message: the future of dairy farmers matters to all of us," said Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani.
  • To develop this program, Chobani spent the past several years listening to farmers, farm workers, elected officials and experts across the dairy industry to create a comprehensive path forward.
  • And through the Chobani Scholars program, Chobani is funding multi-year scholarships at Cornell University and the University of Idaho for students of dairy farming families looking to pursue a degree in dairy science.