USDA Taps Chobani To Expand Greek Yogurt In Schools

NORWICH, NY -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has selected Chobani as the main provider of Greek yogurt to K-12 school meal programs around the country.

The Norwich, NY-based company said it will offer its yogurt at significantly reduced prices through the USDA program, which will help make Chobani Greek yogurt available as a protein choice on school menus nationwide.

Chobani was selected by the USDA in 2013 to be the exclusive provider of Greek yogurt in a pilot program in several states that became permanent in early 2015, with all states invited to participate. Ten states elected to take part: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Vermont, and Washington. USDA officials said they expect other states to participate in the program in the coming school year.