Dannon’s Light + Fit is committed to empowering women in 2022: launches new flavors in partnership with Women’s Empowerment Non-Profit Dress for global success

WHITE UNITS, NY – With more than 20 delicious flavors, the wide range of Dannon’s Light + Fit® yogurts has long offered women the flavor variety they are looking for to help them find a balance in their routine. Light + Fit is partnering with Dress for Success Worldwide®, the only global nonprofit employment agency for women, to create new Greek Fat-Free Yoghurts with Lemon Cream and Orange Cream that support and celebrate women’s economic empowerment.

As of February 2021, nearly 1 million women have left the workforce for a variety of reasons, from a lack of paid family leave to limited resources to care for children.* Light + Fit recognizes the need to support women in balancing work and family life and wants to share the solution. As 2022 begins, Light + Fit is committed to supporting women throughout their life and work journeys, beginning with the inspired partnership with Dress for Success to raise awareness of these challenges. These include new Lemon Cream and Orange Cream yogurt packs, as well as an additional $100,000 donation to Dress for Success to further the organization’s mission.

“Danone North America, Light + Fit and Dress for Success share a shared commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace and to helping women across the United States succeed at work and in life,” said Surbhi Martin, Vice President of Greek Yogurt & Functional Nutrition , Danone North America. “Through our partnership, we are proud to support the work of Dress for Success to help women achieve economic independence.”

“At Dress for Success, we have seen firsthand the impact the pandemic has had on women balancing work and life,” said Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide. “That’s why we’re so proud to work with a partner like Light + Fit, who recognizes the need to holistically support women in every aspect of their lives. We hope this partnership will help raise awareness of our mission and increase the number of women we can support through our ministries.”

As part of its partnership with Dress for Success, Light + Fit has collaborated with illustrator Michelle Periera to create these beautiful designs for the new Lemon Cream and Orange Cream flavors. Highlighting themes of inclusivity and female empowerment, her work uses bold graphic textures, bright colors and symbolism to create playful illustrations that evoke positive feelings.

“The last few years have been difficult for everyone due to COVID-19, so it has been a pleasure to draw images that exude optimism and positivity,” Periera said. “I wanted to show women working as a team to get things done. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade, or in this case, Greek yogurt with lemon cream and orange cream.”

New Light + Fit x Dress for Success Lemon Cream and Orange Cream Greek Fat-Free Yogurts have 12 grams of protein, 7 grams of total sugars, 0 grams of fat and are a good source of calcium. Each craving flavor has 80 calories per 5.3-ounce serving; that’s 33% fewer calories than your average flavored Greek yogurt.**

The new Light + Fit x Dress for Success flavors will hit shelves nationwide this month at select retailers for $3.99 per four-pack.

*US Department of Labor

**Disclaimer: At least 33% fewer calories than average flavored Greek yogurt. Light + Fit: 80 calories, 0g fat; Average Flavored Greek Yogurt: 125 calories, 2g fat per 5.3 oz.

About LIGHT + FIT

Founded in 1988, Dannon’s Light + Fit Yogurt offers a balanced line of yogurt products that provide you with deliciously satisfying snacking options that fit your unique lifestyle. It can be difficult to keep up with your routine, but we believe it shouldn’t be boring or feel like a constant struggle. Light + Fit’s 20+ delicious flavors allow you to keep your routine exciting and craving while also keeping you on track. To learn more about Dannon Light + Fit, visit http://www.LightandFit.com.

About Danone North America

Danone North America is a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. As a Certified B Corporation®, Danone North America is committed to creating both economic and social value while promoting natural ecosystems through sustainable agriculture. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Happy Family® Organics, Honest to Goodness®, Horizon®

Organic, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK®, Two Good®, Wallaby® Organic and YoCrunch®. With more than 6,000 employees and 16 manufacturing locations in the United States and Canada, Danone North America’s mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Visit www.danonenorthamerica.com/ for more information. For more information on Danone North America’s B Corp™ status, visit: https://bcorporation.net/directory/danone-north-america.

About Dress for Success

Dress for Success is a global nonprofit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional clothing and development tools to help them thrive in work and life. Since beginning operations in 1997, Dress for Success has grown to 143 cities in nearly 25 countries. To date, the organization has helped more than a million women achieve financial independence. Visit www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.