Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Hanna Visit Chobani

U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Richard Hanna were at the main office of Chobani in Norwich Thursday to show support for the reclassification of Greek Yogurt under USDA nutrition guidelines.  Currently it is classified the same as regular yogurt, when in fact, Greek Yogurt is made with 3 times more milk and contains twice the protein.

Senator Gillibrand wants Greek Yogurt to be part of the National School Lunch Program

Meanwhile, Congressman Hanna says farms are New York's largest asset and dairy farmers are now coming out of tough times thanks to the Greek Yogurt industry

The Congressman said he wants to do everything possible to help Chobani grow, and grow the farms that serve them.