WHAT:            There is an exciting new yogurt option for older students with the introduction of Yoplait® Smooth K-12 Yogurt from General Mills Foodservice. The creamy yogurt comes in a 4 oz. cup and is available in three exciting flavors, Strawberry, Vanilla and Horchata—a cinnamon drink flavor popular in Mexico and now trending in the U.S.

From the #1 K-12 yogurt brand, Yoplait Smooth K-12 Yogurt is a versatile menu option for on-the-go secondary students whether it’s at breakfast, lunch or as an à la carte snack item. The low-fat, gluten-free yogurt has one gram less sugar than its main K-12 competitor and offers students a fresh protein punch for their day.

Yoplait® Smooth K-12 Yogurt Three varieties: Strawberry, Vanilla and Horchata Made with no artificial flavors and no colors from artificial sources No high fructose corn syrup Made without gelatin 1 meat/meat alternate, USDA Smart Snacks compliant and CACFP eligible

WHERE:         For more information on the new Yoplait® Smooth, K-12 foodservice directors can contact their General Mills Foodservice sales representative, call 1-800-243-5687 or visit www.generalmillscf.com.

                        About General Mills Convenience & Foodservice

The General Mills Convenience & Foodservice division serves the convenience, foodservice and bakery industries by providing quality products from time-trusted brands along with culinary, nutrition education and marketing resources to help operators succeed. Its distinguished brand portfolio includes Big G Cereals, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Gold Medal, Pillsbury, Chex Mix, Bugles, Gardetto’s and Annie’s. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, the division had fiscal 2019 net sales of $1.97 billion. For more information, please visit www.generalmillscf.com.

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CONTACT:   Sarah Peterson
                      General Mills Convenience & Foodservice
                      763.764.6364
                      media.line@genmills.com