Meaning of yogurt maker | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An electrical device for making yogurt.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see yogurt, maker.

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“ᶜWide range of traditional occupations with varying incomes such as yogurt makers, liver sellers, teahouse workers (Qahveh-chi), ice cream sellers, vegetable sellers, cloth sellers, shoemakers, carpenters, tailors, builders, blacksmiths, grocers, drapers, glass-blowers, (petty) brokers, “radiomakers,” iron sellers, “bicycle makers,” and similar occupations.”

“Yogurt was emerging as America’s favorite health food in an increasingly health-conscious society. Not only that, but yogurt was winning consumers by tasting good. It was leaving behind its reputation as a tart, curdled taste experience. It evolved from diet food, milk substitute, and the base for pungent sauces into an appealing dessert. As yogurt makers sweetened the product to appeal to the American palate, consumption soared.”

“Here are some examples of businesses owned by foreign-based companies: Motel 6 is owned by Accor SA, a French company, and Dannon Co., the yogurt maker, is owned by Danone Group, also a French company.”

“Yogurt makers have been as active as the cultures in their products over the past few years, coming up with a host of new creations, packaging, and pitches. Dannon launched la Crème, a premium full-fat yogurt “for people who don’t like yogurt.””

“We still got the milk the girls produced, though, buying it from our friends. It was a pivotal moment for us as yogurt makers, both emotionally and commercially. We had finally gotten past the notion that using milk from cows other than our own would somehow compromise our product.”

“As I mentioned in the first chapter, when I moved to Stonyfield Farm in the mid-’80s to live with Gary, I immediately went to work in the yogurt business. I worked part-time in the office and in sales, and part-time as a yogurt maker. […] When our best yogurt maker had to work the night shift and couldn’t find a babysitter for her son, yours truly would rock the boy to sleep.”

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