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Clio Snacks has expanded its refrigerated snack portfolio with the launch of Clio Drizzled Greek Yogurt Bars, a new family-focused line combining Greek yogurt with fruit flavours and a chocolatey drizzle.

The new range is available in three flavours: Strawberry Dream, Raspberry Cotton Candy and Strawberry Banana Milkshake. Each bar is made with real fruit and contains 5g of protein, as well as calcium, vitamin D and probiotics.

The bars are also gluten-free and made without artificial flavours or colours or high-fructose corn syrup.

The launch comes as Clio continues to grow its retail footprint across the US. The company expects to reach $120 million in revenue this year and produce more than 180 million bars, while expanding distribution to around 60,000 retail locations nationwide.

John McGuckin, CEO of Clio Snacks, said: “Parents today are navigating a kids' snack aisle full of compromise – options that are either nutritious but boring, or exciting but empty. With our new Clio Drizzled Greek Yogurt Bars, we're proving that doesn't have to be the case.”

He added that the launch addresses “white space” in the refrigerated category for snacks that combine nutrition with child-friendly flavours and packaging.

The new line began rolling out nationwide in early July. Five-count boxes will be available online via the brand's website, with select flavours launching at Target, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Whole Foods Market, Stop & Shop and other retailers.