Danone has launched a Greek yoghurt product in the US aimed at children. 

The French group has introduced Danimals Superstars, which will compete with Chobani Champions, a kids line introduced by rival Chobani in 2011.

Danone sought to highlight the protein in the product, a common tactic among Greek yoghurt producers. It said Danimals Superstars had “twice as much protein as regular low-fat yoghurt”.

The product, on sale across the US, comes in four-ounce, four-count packages. It has five flavours, including strawberry banana sprint and mixed berry half-pipe.