I think management will also benefit. This will bring them a lot of good press and more business because of it. When other companies see that consumers like to patronize business that treat their employees will hopefully others will follow there lead.


That is an optimists way of looking a thing.

HEB, that did this. While the family isn't looking to sell or go public anytime soon, they just wanted to move towards being partially employee owned.

We need more businesses like this in America. Improves employee morale, bottom line and customer loyalty I'm sure.

As for Chobani, makes me glad my husband is so damn picky. Every time I try to buy an off brand he tells me no, lol. I'll still with cutting corners elsewhere now since Indont do the dairy thing, I guess I can't complain

Dairy and I don't always get along, so buying yogurt of lower quality (esp. if the cows were fed GMO grains) can mean indigestion. Not so with Chobani!

The Whole Foods 365 yogurt is very good too - and, contrary to popular belief, nice and cheap.

They private label products are all made by major suppliers. The only different us the packaging and the assortment of flavors. I think the WF yogurt was made by Alta Dena.

Most traditional yogurts have thickening gums (locust, carob) xanthan gums etc. These aren't usually a problem, but carrageenan is a gut irritant for some folks.

I always enjoy reading first-hand anecdotes from people with real-world insights into whatever subject comes up. Nothing beats experience.

Many years ago, my mother was told by a good friend at the time to avoid just that very thing: carrageenan. Personally, I find that as time goes by more and more thing disagree with me; frankly, it's getting to where - in the words of the popular World War I ditty - I'm getting more eatless each day.

That way you can avoid all the additives. I make mine with a quart jar and a heating pad set on low.

She also used to make the best dulce de leche - caramelized milk. This was when I was a kid in the late '80s and early '90s, and it was unusual to see it in the stores. It was beyond belief.

Because it requires a slow, rolling boil, it takes hours to make though. If you're not familiar with it and ever want to try it, go for La Salamandra, which is available in a lot of the upscale grocery stores (including Whole Foods).

Mercy!

Her husband is Persian, and her sisters or MIL taught her. Great stuff! I always wanted to learn, but over time became too sensitive to dairy. I rarely touch it now, aside from a bit of cheese, always regret it.

And dulce de leche, especially so.

I have a glass of pure lemon juice after eating something I shouldn't - undiluted, save for a little vanilla extract to take the edge off. Brrrrrr...but it works!

HEB is my best memory. The one in Midland was one of the best grocery stores I've ever shopped in..

new WATERMELON flavor!

Not only do their employees get to take home product, but they give generously to our Food Bank here in Central New York.

Z

Kinda gives you hope, doesn't it?

made his products. But when Steve left this world, though he left behind great things, I doubt any of his workers shed a tear for the man and I doubt he even cared. Ulukaya shows us that a company can be successful by valuing and rewarding their workers. What a great story.

hE transferred ownership of the conpany to the employees. It is now an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program). He could have sold it for many millions of dollars.

We must find ways to give our financial support to companies that deserve it.

Very few do these days.

One of the few companies that offers a full line of baking alternatives for those of us that have food sensitivities and allergies, too.

...in either the lemon or each Chobani flavors - mmm, mmm, good.

One more reason to buy this brand - a wise and caring CEO. It can be done.

and just announced a $100 million dollar expansion. This has been a huge plus for the area.

http://magicvalley.com/news/local/chobani-s-m-plan-yogurt-company-to-expand-twin-falls/article_5981fe76-5272-5966-bdc2-b94897687b4d.html