Yazoo (drink) facts for kids
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| Type | Flavoured drink |
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| Manufacturer | FrieslandCampina |
| Country of origin | Belgium |
| Introduced | 1960s |
| Flavour | Banana, Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla |
Yazoo is a popular bottled milk drink that comes in different flavors. It's made by a company called FrieslandCampina and is sold in countries like Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Every year, over 80 million bottles of Yazoo are sold!
All About Yazoo Milk Drinks
Flavors and Sizes
Yazoo drinks come in four main flavors: banana, chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. The vanilla flavor was first introduced in 2014 as a special, limited-time flavor. But people liked it so much that it became a regular flavor, along with the others!
You can find Yazoo in different bottle sizes. There are smaller bottles, like 200 ml and 400 ml, and also larger one-liter bottles.
In 2016, a special range of Yazoo drinks with Added Sugar was launched. These came in strawberry, banana, and toffee flavors. The next year, chocolate was added to this special range. In 2018, these drinks were renamed Yazoo Kids.
Sometimes, Yazoo introduces new, exciting flavors for a short time. In April 2018, a limited edition Choc Mint flavor was released. This flavor was chosen by customers who voted for what they wanted to try! Then, in April 2019, a Choc Caramel flavor was introduced, taking the place of Choc Mint. The company said that Choc Mint was very popular and that young people (aged 16 to 24) love trying new flavors.
What's in Yazoo?
The bottles you see today were designed in 2015 by Steve Trotman. The smaller bottles usually have a clear straw attached to the side, wrapped in plastic. The bigger bottles have a special tag on the label that you can tear off, which makes them easier to recycle.
Yazoo is a good choice for vegetarians. It's also a source of important nutrients like calcium (which helps build strong bones), protein (good for muscles), Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12. It doesn't have much fat and contains no fake sweeteners, colors, or preservatives.
How Yazoo is Advertised
In the past, Yazoo advertisements featured a friendly green dinosaur mascot named Dino. He was a bit like Quicky the Rabbit, the mascot for Nesquik.
Now, the newer Yazoo bottles have a catchy phrase on their label: "Milk shaken up." This phrase helps tell people that Yazoo is a fun and tasty milk drink.
