SIGGI’S

siggi’s Announces New Lower Sugar Yogurt Line and Expansion of Plant-Based Offerings

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

siggis, the pioneer of lower sugar yogurt with simple ingredients, is kicking off National Nutrition Month with the launch of a new lower sugar 2% lowfat yogurt line and extensions to the existing plant-based line.

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  • siggis, the pioneer of lower sugar yogurt with simple ingredients, is kicking off National Nutrition Month with the launch of a new lower sugar 2% lowfat yogurt line and extensions to the existing plant-based line.
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    siggis newest reduced sugar product line holds true to the brands commitment of providing consumers with lower sugar products made with simple ingredients and no artificial sweeteners.
  • We are proud to introduce a new product line with even lower sugar to further reinforce our mission of pushing sugar levels in yogurts lower.
  • 2 On average, siggi's plant-based cups have 1.9g/oz protein and 1.4g/oz sugar vs. the leading yogurt alternatives' average of 0.6g/oz protein and 2.6g/oz sugar.

siggi's Donates $60,000 and Mentorship Hours Towards Community Nutrition Programs that Promote Access to Nutritious Food Across the Country

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

In addition to the funding, grant recipients will receive ongoing mentorship and support from the team at siggi's as they bring their proposals to life.

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  • In addition to the funding, grant recipients will receive ongoing mentorship and support from the team at siggi's as they bring their proposals to life.
  • "We launched siggi's starters to build on our support of the nutrition community and bring innovative ideas to life through funding," said siggi's President and CEO Carlos Altschul.
  • "The impact of COVID-19 across the country has only served to reinforce the need to partner, support and build access to healthy nutrition in local communities.
  • Understanding how to eat nutritiously from food banks is especially important after the devasting effects of COVID-19.

siggi's Launches "siggi's Starters" Grant Program - An Initiative To Bolster Local Community Nutrition And Wellness Programs

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

NEW YORK, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --siggi's, the pioneer of lower sugar yogurt with simple ingredients, announced today the launch of siggi's starters, a grant program aimed at supporting nutrition professionals seeking to develop innovative programs to bolster community nutrition and wellness.

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --siggi's, the pioneer of lower sugar yogurt with simple ingredients, announced today the launch of siggi's starters, a grant program aimed at supporting nutrition professionals seeking to develop innovative programs to bolster community nutrition and wellness.
  • siggi's will award $20,000 grants to three recipients to help a community nutrition idea get off the ground or support an existing community nutrition program.
  • siggi's will also provide ongoing entrepreneurial mentorship that connects grant recipients to helpful resources and expertise as they execute their initiatives.
  • "siggi's has always had a focus on health, wellness and nutrition, values we share with the registered dietitian community.

siggi's Names Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Allison Thirion the Winner of the 2019 Siggi Supports Entrepreneurs Contest

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

The Siggi Supports Entrepreneurs contest was created by the founder of siggi's dairy, Siggi Hilmarsson.

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  • The Siggi Supports Entrepreneurs contest was created by the founder of siggi's dairy, Siggi Hilmarsson.
  • Siggi was inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of many registered dietitian nutritionists he met while launching siggi's dairy.
  • The Siggi Supports Entrepreneurs contest gives back to the registered dietitian nutritionist community with an annual grant intended to support their community nutrition idea.
  • "Since the start of the Siggi Supports Entrepreneurs contest, I've seen so much passion and creativity in the submissions.

siggi's Announces A Robust Line Up Of Innovation For The Second Half Of 2019

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

siggi's now provides fan-favorite flavors in new 2% milkfat 4-packs, offering added value to consumers and making shopping the yogurt aisle more convenient.

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  • siggi's now provides fan-favorite flavors in new 2% milkfat 4-packs, offering added value to consumers and making shopping the yogurt aisle more convenient.
  • Available in a 4-count of 4.4-ounce cups in three flavors mixed berries, vanilla, and blueberryfor an SRP of $5.69.
  • siggi's Lactose Free skyr maintains the brand's high protein, lower sugar promise in two delicious lactose-free options.
  • siggi's 4% Coffee skyris the first coffee yogurt on the market to use arabica cold brew for an authentic coffee flavor.

siggi's Proudly Announces Nielsen's Top 25 Breakthrough Innovations Award Win

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Nielsen's Top 25 Breakthrough Award winners include a select group of brands and products that truly stood out this year, delivering impact and success with consumers through innovative measure.

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  • Nielsen's Top 25 Breakthrough Award winners include a select group of brands and products that truly stood out this year, delivering impact and success with consumers through innovative measure.
  • "It's humbling to be recognized as one of Nielsen's Top 25 Breakthrough Innovations," said Siggi Hilmarsson, founder of siggi's.
  • "We are honored to be selected as a winner of Nielsen's Top 25 Breakthrough Innovations this year," said Heidi Krauss, CMO of siggi's.
  • To learn more about Nielsen's Top 25 Breakthrough Innovations Award and the number of qualifying factors built into the selection, please visit www.nielsen.com/us/en/press-room.html .

Carlos Altschul Joins siggi's As President And CEO

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- siggi's , maker of Icelandic yogurt with simple ingredients and not a lot of sugar, has announced that Carlos Altschul will be joining as the company's President and CEO.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- siggi's , maker of Icelandic yogurt with simple ingredients and not a lot of sugar, has announced that Carlos Altschul will be joining as the company's President and CEO.
  • His strong expertise in the yogurt category, both in natural and more traditional classes of trade, is also a great boon to the siggi's team."
  • Prior to joining siggi's, Altschul was Vice President of Sales at Stonyfield, where he led field sales, go-to-market strategies and shopper marketing across the brand's portfolio.
  • Altschul replaces Bart Adlam, siggi's former President and CEO, who has left the company to pursue a new business opportunity.

siggi's Introduces New 'Simple Sides™' Innovation

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

siggi's SIMPLE SIDES combine some of our classic yogurt flavors with simple toppings like dried fruit, nuts and coconut.

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  • siggi's SIMPLE SIDES combine some of our classic yogurt flavors with simple toppings like dried fruit, nuts and coconut.
  • siggi's SIMPLE SIDES are now available in a 5.3-ounce serving size in four delicious flavor combinations for a suggested retail price of $1.99.
  • His mother sent him a recipe and, with that, he began making skyr in his small New York City kitchen.
  • For more information about siggi's Icelandic strained yogurts and to find store locations, visit www.siggis.com .