Dannon Sparks Backlash After Discontinuing Beloved Coffee-Flavored Yogurt

Dannon is facing backlash from longtime customers after discontinuing its coffee-flavored yogurt, with devoted fans now organizing an effort to convince the company to bring the product back.

The coffee yogurt disappeared from store shelves after Dannon discontinued it in April. The product combined traditional creamy yogurt with a distinctive coffee flavor and contained 32 milligrams of caffeine, making it a longtime breakfast favorite for some customers.

The decision has gained renewed attention after fans launched a petition titled “Urge Dannon to bring back coffee yogurt.” Nearly 990 people had signed the petition as of Friday, with supporters arguing that Dannon eliminated a unique product that maintained a loyal following for decades.

Some customers said they were particularly frustrated because there are few comparable coffee-flavored yogurts available from competing brands. One fan said a family member attempted to recreate the discontinued product by mixing instant coffee with vanilla yogurt but found the homemade version simply wasn’t the same.

Other customers had gone to extraordinary lengths to keep the yogurt stocked at home even before Dannon officially pulled the plug. One longtime customer said dwindling availability prompted them to purchase multiple cases at a time and contact grocery stores in different areas to place special orders.

The product had developed an especially dedicated following among customers who incorporated it into their daily routines. One petition supporter said their mother, who can only eat soft foods, relied on the coffee yogurt every morning and had been unable to find another brand offering a satisfactory replacement.

Fans are now encouraging other customers to sign the petition and contact Dannon directly to request the flavor’s return. Some have also suggested asking competing yogurt manufacturers to introduce their own coffee varieties, arguing that the reaction to Dannon’s decision shows there is still demand for the flavor.

For now, customers hoping for a comeback are left searching stores for any remaining inventory or experimenting with homemade alternatives. The growing campaign shows that Dannon’s coffee yogurt developed a surprisingly passionate fan base, and months after its discontinuation, those customers aren’t ready to let their favorite flavor disappear without a fight.