NORWICH, N.Y. (July 2, 2019) – Chobani, LLC today is announcing a program to further its commitment to positive transformation of its milkshed—supporting the economic, environmental, and social impacts of its number-one ingredient: fresh milk from local farms. The Milk Matters™ program will encompass Chobani’s commitment to its milkshed as well as efforts to support greater transparency across dairy farms.
From safety and training programs to wage standards to a support hotline for outlier situations, Chobani will work with dairy cooperatives, farmers and farm workers to create a system where the dairy industry has the support they deserve. To achieve this, Chobani is collaborating with Fair Trade USA to explore a first-of-its-kind certification standard for US dairy that protects and empowers dairy workers and provides meaningful premiums to benefit farmers and farm workers alike.