A 2012 television advertisement for Yoplait prompted criticism from the National Eating Disorders Association due to its portrayal of a woman making difficult food choices.

The Yoplait name emerged in 1965 when the French dairy farmers from those six co-ops dropped their own respective brands, and came up with a moniker derived from the contraction of two of Sodima's more recognizable member co-ops – Yola and Coplait.

In 1965, the farmers dropped their own brands and created the Yoplait brand. Yoplait launched the first fruit yoghurt on the French market in 1967 and invented the first drinking yoghurt, Yop, in 1974. Yoplait has developed internationally through a franchise system.

The Yoplait name emerged in 1965 when the French dairy farmers from those six co-ops dropped their own respective brands, and came up with a moniker derived from the contraction of two of Sodima's more recognizable member co-ops – Yola and Coplait.

Ingredients. Ingredients: Cultured Grade A Low Fat Milk, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch.

French for yogurt No, Yoplait is not the French word for yoghurt. Any French/English dictionary will tell you that the actual word is yaourt. The line “Yoplait. It's French for yogurt” was, in fact, my invention – an advertising line designed to express the fact that Yoplait was the largest selling brand in France.

Our story begins in France back in 1965. In 1965, more than 100,000 farmers from six dairy co-ops decided to come together and start selling their products themselves. Yoplait was born and started producing delicious yogurts full of goodness!

Yoplait started in France (fancy!) in 1965 with a group of six dairy co-ops. When they came together they needed a symbol to celebrate where they've been and that flower, representing each co-op, is that symbol.

INSPIRED BY OUR TRADITIONAL FRENCH RECIPE Yoplait's French history goes back to 1964, when a group of French farmers founded a dairy cooperative that would later become Yoplait. General Mills teamed up with Yoplait in 1977, and purchased a majority stake of Yoplait in 2011.

It's rich in important nutrients Yogurt contains some of nearly every nutrient that your body needs. It's known for containing a lot of calcium, a mineral necessary for healthy teeth and bones. Just one cup provides 49% of your daily calcium needs ( 1 , 2 ).

The Yoplait name emerged in 1965 when the French dairy farmers from those six co-ops dropped their own respective brands, and came up with a moniker derived from the contraction of two of Sodima's more recognizable member co-ops – Yola and Coplait.

Yoplait Original Yogurt is made with live and active cultures, no artificial flavors, no high fructose corn syrup and no colors from artificial sources. This smooth yogurt is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D, making it a flavorful complement to your favorite healthy snacks.