Australia's Own launches two 5 Health Star chocolate milks for active kids
Australia's Own has launched two chocolate milk products answering parents' concerns—5 Health Star Ratings in a chocolate milk that kids actually want to drink. Available exclusively at Woolworths from 9 February, Australia's Own Kids No Sugar Added Chocolate Milk and Australia's Own High Protein Chocolate Milk deliver genuine nutritional credentials without compromising on taste.
With the new school year in full swing, lunchbox planning is back on the daily to-do list. The new range helps make healthier choices easier for families looking for chocolate milk that delivers both strong nutrition credentials and the taste kids love.
Chocolate milk naturally contains carbohydrates, protein, B vitamins and key electrolytes, which support energy replenishment, muscle repair and hydration after physical activity. For families with sporty kids and tweens, it offers an affordable and convenient option with a balanced nutrient profile—now with less sugar and more protein for everyday wellbeing.
With approximately 1.7 million Australian kids participating in organised weekly sport and 78% of parents considering nutritional information when packing their children's lunchboxes, the demand for healthy, convenient and great-tasting options has never been higher.
Van Le, Brand Manager for Australia's Own, says: "Parents want lunchbox options that strike the balance between healthy and enjoyable food for their kids."
"We developed these new kids' milks to give families everyday choices they can feel good about. They deliver great taste, strong nutrition credentials and no unnecessary artificial additives."
The new range offers two distinct options designed for different family needs—both quick to grab for school, and genuinely delicious and nutritious. Both products are canteen compliant and carry 5 Health Star Ratings.
Australia's Own Kids No Sugar Added Chocolate Milk contains no added sugar with 45% less sugar*, while providing an ideal carb-to-protein ratio for post-sport recovery. It delivers protein for muscle growth, Vitamin B2 for energy production, and high calcium, with no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or sweeteners. Available in 6x200ml packs (RRP $6.20).
Australia's Own High Protein Chocolate Milk delivers high protein with 50% more protein^ and 10g per serve# to support muscle growth, along with Vitamin B2 for energy production and high calcium. It contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and is available in 3x200ml packs (RRP $5.00).
"These two new products set a new benchmark in health and convenience," Le says. "We're proud to offer Aussie families options that genuinely support growing, active kids."
For more information visit www.australiasownfoods.com.au/flavoured-kids-milk/
*Compared to Australia's Own Kids Chocolate Flavoured milk which contains 17.6g sugar/serve.
^Compared to Australia's Own Kids Chocolate Flavoured milk which contains 6.6g protein/serve.
#Protein contributes to the growth of muscle mass, normal growth and development. Vitamin B2 contributes to normal energy release from food, as part of a healthy and varied diet.
