WASHINGTON – The Dannon Company announced that it has met and in some cases surpassed its commitment to the Partnership for a Healthier America by improving the nutrient profile and nutrient density of its products, and investing more than $3 million in nutrition research and education.

For its commitments, Dannon exceeded the sugar and fat reduction, and improved nutrient density goals for its overall portfolio, while meeting the target of reducing total sugar in all of its children’s products. These changes were made since the beginning of the three-year commitment period in July 2013. The announcement was made during the PHA’s Building a Healthier Future Summit.

Dannon achieved these goals by reformulating some of its most popular products like Danimals Smoothies and by introducing new ones like its popular Oikos Triple Zero Greek nonfat yogurt, which contains zero added sugars, zero artificial sweeteners and zero fat per serving. “We’re pleased to say that Dannon achieved its goals while maintaining the great taste of our products and contributing to our market share growth during the reporting period,” said Sergio Fuster, president of DanoneWave’s U.S. yogurt portfolio, in a press release.

Dannon recently became part of DanoneWave, the re-organized business of Danone in North America and the largest public benefit corporation in the United States. “In fact, our sales increased while these important changes were being made, indicating that consumers are looking for these kinds of improvements in their favorite brands,” he said. “As the nation’s leading yogurt maker, we have the opportunity to help improve consumers’ diets, providing them with widely accessible nutritious and sustainable food options. Although we surpassed our ambitious commitments to PHA, we are continuing to seek additional ways to improve the diet of Americans.”

Dannon committed to a 10% improvement in nutrient density across its portfolio by increasing key nutrients such as protein, fiber and vitamin D, and by decreasing total sugar and fat. At the end of year three, the company has slightly surpassed its goal with an overall nutrition density improvement of 10.06%. Dannon’s expanded product portfolio, including the launches of nutrient-dense products like Activia Fruit Fusion, Oikos Triple Zero, Light & Fit Greek Mousse and Yogurt Drinks, were key contributors to this progress.