The shortlist of finalists for the 2022 World Dairy Innovation Awards has been announced.
The winners in all 21 categories will be announced during a special ceremony hosted in association with the Global Dairy Congress, this June 15th.
FoodBev Marketing Manager, Matthew Rushton , said: “This is the eighth annual World Dairy Innovation Awards, we are once again amazed by the number of exciting, innovative entries shown within this year’s entries.”
“From new flavour concepts, to sustainable packaging designs and game changing manufacturing technologies, it is fantastic to see both household names and small challengers alike from every continent taking pride and celebrating their success. This year’s awards really showcase some of the most exciting new products and developments of the year and we can’t wait to see who will be crowned the winners in June.”
A full list of finalists in each category follows below.
Best artisan dairy
ALDI – exclusive Emporium Selection Holiday Goat Logs
Cloud & Joy – Better-for-You Frozen Dessert
Yarra Valley Dairy
Yili Group – Classic Almond-flavored Yoghurt
Best butter/dairy spread
Arla Foods – Lurpak Lighter Block
Yili Group – Lava Cheese Sauce
Milkio Foods Limited – Grass-fed Ghee Powder
Best cheese
ALDI – exclusive Emporium Selection Feta Block Assortment
Arla Foods – B.O.B Mature Cheddar
Ilchester – Marmite Cheddar
Yili Group – Ambient Cheese Lollipop
Best children’s dairy product
Arla Foods Ingredients – Premium Kids Snack for China
Brownes Dairy – no added sugar win for mums
Nutifood and Ecolean
Little Freddie – Creamy Blueberry & Banana Greek Style Yoghurt Multipack
Maui Food Group Limited – Whole Sheep Milk Powder
Yashili International Group – Mengniu M8 children formula
Best dairy alternative
Dr. Mannah’s – Baked Camembert Alternative
Dr. Mannah’s – Vegan Fondue Alternative
Nanyang Polytechnic – Little Cheezy Vegan Cheese Sticks
Shaken Udder – Dairy-Free Chocolate
Best dairy dessert
ALDI – exclusive Friendly Farms Strawberry or Caramel Whipped Dairy Topping
Brownes Dairy – Yogo Banana & Strawberry cult classic snack
Gallivant – Spanish Saffron Mawa Ice Cream
Meiji – Bulgaria Frozen Dessert
Best dairy drink
Arla Foods – Yeo Valley Organic Flavoured Milk
Hunt and Brew – extend into Single Origin Dairy milk through their coffee company lens.
I am Nutri – Quinoa Wellness Drink
TCI Living Co.,Ltd. – Super X-Whey Protein Shake (Bubble Milk Tea Flavour)
Best dairy ingredient sponsored by
Kemps – Simply Crafted Heavy Whipping Cream
Maui Food Group Limited – Sachet Whole Sheep Milk Powder
Pāmu – Pāmu Deer Milk
Best dairy protein product
ALDI – exclusive Sundae Shoppe Keto Ice Cream Pints
Arla Foods – Arla Protein Pouch
Perfect Day – Animal-Free Whey Protein Powder
Meiji – Savas Milk Protein Drink
Best dairy snack
ALDI – exclusive Sundae Shoppe Mini Double Coated Ice Cream Bars
Yili Group – Yili Drinkable Cheese
Icelandic Provisions – Cherry & Almonds Fruit & Nut Skyr
TSC Food Products GmbH – Minions Choco Bite Milk&Hazelnut
Best functional dairy
Ausnutria Dairy (China) Co.,Ltd.- Oz Farm Family Nutritional Goat Milk Powder
Kourellas S.A. – Kefir Elixir
Pāmu – Doe Nutrition
Best ice cream/frozen yogurt
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – Powdered Jelly Donut
Kemps – Ice Cream MASHups
Meiji – ChocoKoka Cacao Ice Cream
Yili Group – Xujinhuan 3D Fresh Milk Ice Cream
Best infant nutrition
Ausnutria Dairy (China) Co.,Ltd. – Hyproca Hyeaze
Ausnutria Dairy (China) Co.,Ltd. – Hyproca 1897® HMO future edition
China Feihe Limited – Zhenzhi organic infant formula
Hyproca Nutrition Co.,Ltd – Kabrita YouZhuangPro Goat Milk Formula
Yeeper Dairy(Qingdao) Group Co., LTD – bekari Qibo SHEEP MILK POWDER GROWING-UP FORMULA
Best intolerance-friendly dairy product
Ausnutria Dairy (China) Co.,Ltd. – Oz Farm pregnant and lactating Formulated Milk Powder
Maui Food Group Limited -Probiotic Sheep Whole Milk Powder
Yili Group – Shuhua Lactose-free Milk For Dad
Best manufacturing/tech innovation
ColdSnap™ – Rapid Freezing Technology
DSM Food & Beverage – Delvo®Phage test kit
Myconeos Limited – Mycoforti® Penicillium roqueforti Cheese Cultures
TCI Co., Ltd. – PBA PROBIO-ARK DELIVERY TECH
Best marketing campaign/initiative
Arla Foods – Arla Lactofree
Arla Foods Ingredients – Natural organic Winners
Brownes Dairy – Community Spirit Labels
Kemps – Snack Strong
Les Producteurs de lait du Québec
Best new brand or business
I am Nutri – Wellness Beverages
China Feihe Limited – Astrobaby Platinum
Meiji – Introduction of Meiji LG21 and R-1 Probiotics to China
Best packaging design
Brownes Dairy – Hunt and Brew disrupts
Elopak – The Pure-Pak® eSense aseptic carton
Wipak UK Ltd – Recyclable Paper Butter Wrap
Yili Group – Satine Multi-layer Gradient Bottle the Limited Edition of the Tiger Year
Best probiotic dairy
Chuckling Goat – Original Kefir
Best sustainability/CSR initiative
Brownes Dairy – Australia’s most renewable cartons
China Feihe Limited – Recyclable Milk Powder Caps Initiative
Hart Dairy – Naturally Grass Fed Milk
Best yogurt
Arla Foods – Arla skyr Creamy
Bio&Me – Gut-Loving Prebiotic Yoghurts
Yili Group – Changqing Premium Protein Artisan Yogurt
About the World Dairy Innovation Awards
The World Dairy Innovation Awards, in association with Global Dairy Congress, are a celebration of innovation and excellence across an ever-changing, ever-demanding industry sector. These awards are a fantastic way to enhance your brand and to ensure it gains global recognition as a leader in the diary industry.
Being successfully shortlisted provides a hallmark of success that will prevail long after the awards ceremony and can highlight the contribution your company is making to progress and the future of dairy.
About FoodBev Media
Established in 2000, FoodBev Media is the food and beverage industry’s leading media and communication business. With a portfolio of international magazines, the website foodbev.com and the industry’s largest social media network, FoodBev Media ensures you are continuously kept up to date with the latest trends and innovations. Since 2003, FoodBev Media has gained a reputation for organising successful international awards schemes in the food, beverage and dairy industries.
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