US-based Horizon Organic has announced the expansion of its Growing Years line with the introduction of low fat yogurt pouches, cultured dairy smoothies, reduced-fat milk half gallons, and single-serve whole milk boxes.
These new products are packed with nutrients kids need as they expand their diets beyond milk.
Regan Ebert, Senior Vice President of Premium Dairy at Danone North America said, “Our goal is to make it easy for parents to give their children nutrients they need, all while giving kids the delicious taste they crave. We know little ones can be picky, so we’ve partnered closely with paediatricians to develop new Horizon Organic Growing Years products that offer parents more variety, all while providing key nutrients for growing children.”
The transition from infant formula or breast milk to dairy milk can be a challenge for parents, as many worry their children won’t get the nutrition they need. To help bridge the gap, Horizon Organic originally introduced Growing Years Whole Milk, the first line of organic dairy products developed with paediatricians, in 2019, to help usher parents through this new phase and help them provide their children with the nutrients they need. 
And now, with nearly 30% of parents citing Omega-3s (like DHA) as an important factor when purchasing toddler food (Mintel’s Baby Food and Drink report, US, April 2020), Horizon Organic has expanded its Growing Years portfolio to include yogurt and smoothies to make it even easier for parents to ensure their kids are getting key nutrients.
Growing Years Portfolio Additions
- Growing Years Organic Lowfat Yogurt Pouches (Blueberry and Strawberry)
- Growing Years Organic Cultured Dairy Smoothies (Blueberry and Strawberry)
- Growing Years Organic Reduced Fat 2% Milk
- Growing Years Organic Whole Milk Boxes
“As a mom of a toddler, and also as a doctor of public health and dietitian who has been working with moms and dads for more than two decades, I know first-hand how tough it can be at times to get your kids to eat enough of the nutritious foods you want them to,” said nutrition expert Dr. Wendy Bazilian.
She added, “The expansion of the Horizon Organic Growing Years line helps kids enjoy tastes they love from quality ingredients while getting critical nutrients they need – and conveniently, too. Giving your little ones the opportunity to explore foods through fun, at-home activities is a great way to get kids to experiment with new tastes, textures, and flavours. Peek-a-boo taste tests (cover your eyes and try a few bites before you make up your mind!) and DIY mix-and-match smoothie set-ups are great activities to try.”
These six exciting additions to the Growing Years portfolio provide even more delicious ways to get those important nutrients for growing bodies.
Growing Years offers whole milk half gallons and single-serve boxes for children ages one to five, as well as reduced fat milk half gallons for children ages two to five, perfect for introducing dairy milk into their routines.
For active school-aged children, whether they’re out-and-about or at home, Growing Years yogurt pouches, cultured smoothies, and single-serve 8oz whole milk boxes make for great on-the-go options. Every serving of organic dairy provides 50 mg DHA-Omega-3 to help support brain health, a good source of choline to help transport DHA in the body and, prebiotics to help feed good bacteria in the gut.
A pioneer in the organic industry and the No. 1 paediatrician recommended organic milk brand, Horizon Organic has been producing great-tasting organic milk since 1991. In 2017, Horizon Organic became a brand of Danone North America and is now part of the largest Certified B Corporation in the world. Today, Horizon works with nearly 600 family farmers across the US.
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