The finalists of the World Dairy Innovation Awards 2017, to be presented at the Global Dairy Congress in Dublin, have been announced. The judging panel considered entries from over 20 countries in 19 categories.
FoodBev Media marketing director Isabel Sturgess said: “This is the eleventh annual World Dairy Innovation Awards, and once again we are fascinated by the level of innovation that is shown within the entries. We see new flavours, new concepts, clever packaging, state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and new ground gained towards a more responsible and sustainable dairy industry. The World Dairy Innovation Awards really showcase some of the most ambitious new products and developments of the year, from a wide range of companies all over the world, both large and small. Keep an eye on the latest entries to spot the upcoming trends.”
A full list of this year’s finalists in all 19 categories is below.
Best ice cream or frozen yogurt
Finalists
Baileys Salted Caramel Ice Cream – Bulla Dairy Foods Baileys Chocolat Luxe Ice Cream – Bulla Dairy Foods Yasso’s Dessert – Yasso Yo2 – Dairy Farmers of America Yomega3 Greek Style Frozen Yogurt – Ice Cream Treats
Best yogurt
Bulgarian Rose Yogurt – Balkan Treasure DεLTα Mini Meals – Delta Foods Icelandic skyr – MS Iceland Dairies Kerrygold Rhubarb Yoghurt – Ornua Kids Yoghurt – Tamar Valley Dairy Natural Durian Stirred Yogurt – TH True Yogurt
Best cheese
Cracker Cuts – Dutch Farms Hay Flower Rebel – Käserebellen Hokkaido Tokachi Rich 3-Way Cheese Slices – Meiji Co
Best dairy dessert
Amul Rasmalai – Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Creamcolli Sandwiched Brocolli Ice Cream – Nanyang Polytechnic Rhubarb & Custard Pot – Pots and Co
Best dairy snack
DεLTα Mini Meals – Delta Foods Fruchee – Dairy Concepts IRL
Best dairy drink
BiPro Protein Water – Agropur/ BiPro Boa Qu Zhu – Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Cold Pressed Raw Milk – Made By Cow Mango & Passion Fruit Yoghurt Smoothie – Only By Nature Milkshakes – Shaken Udder
Best functional dairy product
BiPro Protein Water – Agropur/ BiPro Divine Frozen Yogurt – Rousselot/Peptan FUEL10K Quark – FUEL10K LUSH Fruit and Vegetable Yogurt Drink – Dreaming Cow Yomega3 Greek Style Frozen Yogurt – Ice Cream Treats
Best dairy product which is ‘free from’
a2 Milk – The a2 Milk Company Luxury Dairy Ice Cream – Only By Nature
Best butter or dairy spread
Camooringa Moringa and Carrot Milk Spread – Nanyang Polytechnic
Best children’s dairy product
Babybel Spirolls – Le Groupe Bel Fruchee – Dairy Concepts IRL Milk Buddy (liquid milk enhancer) – Crème de la Cream YogOaty kids – Shaken Udder Milkshakes
Best brand extension
BiPro Protein Water – Agropur/ BioPro Cracker Cuts – Dutch Farms Kerrygold Yoghurt – Ornua YogOaty Yogurts – Shaken Udder Milkshakes
Best new brand or business
Camooringa Moringa and Carrot Milk Spread – Nanyang Polytechnic En Direct Des Èleveurs – Ecolean Sweet Me – Dairy Farmers of America
Best dairy ingredient
AstroBaby – Feihe International DairySource – Kerry Prodiet Fluid – Ingredia
Best dairy packaging innovation
Babybel Spirolls – Le Groupe Bel TrakRap G3 – TrakRap
Best dairy packaging design
En Direct Des Èleveurs – Ecolean Probiotic Drinkable Yogurt – Früzinga Scrounds Redesign – Dairy Farmers of America
Best brand marketing campaign or activation
Amul Master Chef India – Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Solid stuff – Quebec Dairy Farmers & Lg2 Shake and scan QR code to win prizes – China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited The Power of Their Dreams – Kemps Olympic Milk Campaign
Best environmental sustainability initiative
DairyPod Cogen – WoodCo Energy Ireland The Lake District Biogas Bio-energy Plant – Clearfleau
Best corporate social responsibility report or initiative
DFA CSR report – Dairy Farmers of America Solid stuff – Quebec Dairy Farmers & Lg2
Best dairy manufacturing process or innovation
DairySource – Kerry iCheck Fluoro – BioAnalyt Prodiet Fluid – Ingredia
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