How Chobani’s protein push is reshaping its dairy empire

Food Dive reported the development on 2026-04-15. The yogurt giant's head of commercial growth says the company could lean on innovation or M&A as it looks to expand further into dairy, noting it's still not in every category.

The report places the news in a wider commercial context. Chobani is continuing to build out its dairy empire by diversifying its reach as it looks to become a leader in protein.

For the food sector, the practical implications extend beyond the immediate announcement. Within the past three years, Chobani has grown to include coffee company La Colombe and frozen food maker Daily Harvest. Chobani has benefited from a resurgence in dairy demand due to growing consumer interest in protein. Similarly, new U.S. dietary guidelines recommend full-fat dairy and put dairy products at the top of the new food pyramid.

Attention now turns to how companies, customers and regulators respond. Chobani is now looking to extend its dairy dominance. Monroe said the company is a major player in dairy, but it isn’t “in every category” within the segment. “We’re exploring options across the whole dairy category, and then also shelf stable, ambient categories,” she said.