Chobani faces lawsuit from Dannon parent over protein claims.
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Chobani faces lawsuit from Dannon parent over protein claims. Danone said Chobani inflates protein claims on labels on multiple-serving yoghurt tubs. (Source: Reuters/Mike Blake) June 16, 2026 2 mins read The parent of US yoghurt brand Dannon sued rival Chobani on Monday, accusing it of misleading consumers with claims about a higher-protein line of yoghurt. In a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, Danone said Chobani inflates protein claims on labels on multiple-serving tubs of Chobani 20g Protein, which it said Chobani positions as a direct rival to Danone's Oikos Pro in the ultra-high-protein yoghurt category. "This conduct is particularly insidious when Chobani knows that healthcare providers and the federal government are directing the public to choose foods that offer higher concentrations of protein to maintain their health," Danone said. Chobani and lawyers defending it against other false advertising litigation by Danone did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Chobani accused of concealing the truth. Oikos Pro contains 20 grams of protein per 5.3-ounce serving, a standard industry size. Danone said making dairy products with that protein density is "difficult and costly," and Chobani chose to inflate serving sizes on yoghurt tubs without increasing the amount of yoghurt. According to the complaint, Chobani servings would have fewer...
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* Further reading: Chobani expands high protein range with Fit Flip yoghurts.
