Help us choose the best dairy product of the year! Browse through our carefully selected nominees, read about their unique qualities, and cast your vote for your favorite.
How to vote: Review the products below, then scroll down to use the voting widget to submit your choice.
Voting Period: August 1 - 31
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Lifeway Foods’ Whole Milk Organic Flavor Fusions lineup features unique kefir flavor combinations. The 10 flavors include: Pink Dragon Fruit, Passionfruit Lychee, Hot Honey, Guava Jackfruit, Coconut Pineapple, Pistachio Rose Vanilla, Grapefruit Elderflower, Wild Blueberry Lavender, Taro Ube Latte, and Matcha Latte.
ProPack Snack is a snackable size of cottage cheese that is perfectly crafted for on-the-go lifestyles to fuel their day. The packaging is bold, exciting, and positions ProPack as a protein solution to those who care about health and wellness.
Nurri solved a problem most protein shakes couldn’t: how to get the taste and joy of a milkshake without the sugar or chalky texture of a typical protein drink. This isn’t your typical “gym rat” protein shake. Nurri is a light and creamy, protein-forward beverage that’s made for anyone looking to be mindful of their health and happiness.
Unlike standard processed American cheeses that contain nine ingredients or more, Sargento Natural American Cheese is made with just five ingredients, making it 100% natural cheese.
The Big Moo Harvest Cranberry is baked cheese perfection featuring a delicious blend of real cranberries infused with the warm essence of cinnamon and fresh Wisconsin Creamline milk from local dairy farms.
These shelf-stable, dairy-based snack bites deliver 11g of milk protein and 4g of dietary fiber per 100-calorie serving, with just 3g net carbs. They are keto-friendly, contain no added sugars, zero sugar alcohols, and are made with 100% natural ingredients.
Smearcase is the first “FroCo:” frozen cottage cheese ice cream. In less than a year, it has been recognized by the industry as being one of the most innovative product launches.
Jeni’s Splendid introduced J-Bars, a first for the company. Now available in freezer aisles nationwide, Jeni’s J-Bar lineup includes four flavors: Vanilla Caramel Sundae; Dark Chocolate Bombe; Passion Fruit Dreamsicle; and Chocolate Churros & Cream.
Häagen-Dazs debuted six new snacking innovations, including an all-new product line: Belgian Waffle Cones. The four flavors are Toasted Almond Fudge, Vanilla Salted Caramel, Summer Berry and Triple Chocolate Fudge.
A.1. debuted A.1. Steakhouse Butter. Marking the brand’s first innovation outside the sauce bottle in more than five years, A.1. Steakhouse Butter provides the perfect combination of delicious authentic steakhouse-inspired flavors and a buttery, creamy texture elevating grill enthusiasts’ favorite meals, the company said.
Painterland Sisters, an organic skyr yogurt brand focused on quality ingredients and organic regenerative dairy farming, launched an exclusive new flavor, Passion Fruit, in Sprouts Farmer Market.
Oikos introduced Oikos Protein Shakes. Each ready-to-drink 12 fluid-ounce bottle is gluten-free and contains, according to the company, 30g of complete protein to help support strong muscles and keep you feeling full; 5g of prebiotic fiber to support digestive health; no artificial sweeteners; and 1g of sugar and 0g added sugar.
Stonyfield Organic’s YoBaby No Added Sweeteners Yogurt Pouches offer peace of mind and wholesome nutrition in a convenient, mess-free format, the company stated. Stonyfield also announced Ms. Rachel, educator and creator of the popular Ms. Rachel YouTube Channel, has officially given the new YoBaby No Added Sweeteners Yogurt her stamp of approval.
TruMoo, a farmer-owned brand from Dairy Farmers of America, (DFA), launched TruMoo Zero whole chocolate milk. Designed to appeal to consumers who seek added benefits from their beverages, TruMoo Zero provides 13 grams of protein, which is 50% more protein than regular chocolate milk and no added sugar, the company said.
Graeter’s Ice Cream teamed up with Skyline Chili to launch Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream. This limited-edition creation combined Graeter’s handcrafted French Pot ice cream with oyster crackers and Skyline’s signature chili spice mix, offering the best of both worlds from these two beloved Cincinnati eateries, Graeter’s stated.
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