World Dairy Innovation Awards Winners Announced

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The finalists and winners inthe World Dairy Innovation Awards 2017 wereannounced at a gala dinner atthe Global Dairy Congress in Dublin, Ireland.

The judging panel considered entries from over 20 countries in 19 categories. There were three winners in more than one category, with Delta Foods, Ingredia and Ecolean all picking up two trophies on the night.

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.”

Established originally as a traditional magazine publisher in 2000, FoodBev Media owns publications like Beverage Innovation, Dairy Innovation, Food and Beverage International. It also operates World Beverage Innovation Awards and World Food Innovation Awards other than World Dairy Innovation Awards, an event that has been held for eleven consecutive years.

A full list of this year’s winners and finalists in all 19 categories is below.

Best Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt

Winner

Yomega3 Greek Style Frozen Yogurt – Ice Cream Treats

Indulgenceand supplement all in one一without compromising taste!

True innovation with Omega-3 infusion.

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

Best Yogurt

Winner

DεLTα Mini Meals – Delta Foods

Abreath of fresh air for the category!

Interesting spin on yogurt 一 with savoury flavours and mix-ins.

Finalists

Bulgarian Rose Yogurt –Balkan TreasureDεLTα Mini Meals – Delta FoodsIcelandic skyr – MS Iceland DairiesKerrygold Rhubarb Yoghurt – OrnuaKids Yoghurt – Tamar Valley DairyNatural Durian Stirred Yogurt – TH TrueYogurt

Best Cheese

Winner

Meiji Co Ltd – HokkaidoTokachi Rich 3-way Chinese Sices

Wow! Umami Cheese! Interesting concept with thicker slices and new flavours for snacks and sandwiches.

Finalists

Cracker Cuts – Dutch FarmsHay Flower Rebel – KäserebellenHokkaido Tokachi Rich 3–Way Cheese Slices – Meiji Co

Best Dairy Dessert

Winner

Rhubarb & Custard Pot – Pots and Co

Simple, premium, quality dessert for adults with natural ingredients.

Finalists

Amul Rasmalai – Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing FederationCreamcolli Sandwiched Brocolli Ice Cream – Nanyang PolytechnicRhubarb & Custard Pot – Pots and Co

Best Dairy Snack

Winner

DεLTα Mini Meals – Delta Foods

Huge potential to bring new occasions to this category…

Innovative and refreshing savoury snacking alternative.

Finalists

DεLTα Mini Meals – Delta FoodsFruchee – Dairy Concepts IRL

Best Dairy Drink

Winner

Cold Pressed Raw Milk – Made By Cow

Back to basics! Gives the opportunity to try and enjoy milk (almost) straight from the cow!

Finalists

BiPro Protein Water – Agropur / BiProBoa Qu Zhu – Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group CoCold Pressed Raw Milk – Made By CowMango & Passion Fruit Yoghurt Smoothie – Only By NatureMilkshakes – Shaken Udder

Best Functional Dairy Product

Winner

LUSH Fruit and Vegetable Yogurt Drink – Dreaming Cow

On-trend, with compelling and informative packaging. Premium look and feel for a natural product with great ingredients, provenance and crystal-clear messaging on-pack.

Finalists

BiPro Protein Water – Agropur / BiProDivine Frozen Yogurt – Rousselot / PeptanFUEL10K Quark – FUEL10KLUSH Fruit and Vegetable Yogurt Drink – Dreaming CowYomega3 Greek Style Frozen Yogurt – Ice Cream Treats

Best Dairy Product Which is ‘Free from’

Winner

a2 Milk – The a2 Milk Company

The innovation to isolate allergenic protein is excellent.

Finalists

a2 Milk – The a2 Milk CompanyLuxury Dairy Ice Cream – Only By Nature

Best Butter or Dairy Spread

Winner

Camooringa Moringa and Carrot Milk Spread – Nanyang Polytechnic

Innovative idea! Very new, exciting and fun too! Great for kids and can keep Mum happy too!

Finalists

Camooringa Moringa and Carrot Milk Spread – Nanyang Polytechnic

Best Children’s Dairy Product

Winner

Fruchee– Dairy Concepts IRL

Very innovative concept. An entirely new product category. A healthy on-the-go dairy snack for children.

Finalists

Babybel Spirolls –Le Groupe BelFruchee – Dairy Concepts IRLMilk Buddy (liquid milk enhancer) – Crème de la CreamYogOaty kids – Shaken Udder Milkshakes

Best Brand Extension

Winner

YogOaty Yogurts–Shaken Udder Milkshakes

Brilliantmove into yogurt category! Easy ambient storage, no-fuss, resea lable

Finalists

BiPro Protein Water – Agropur/ BioProCracker Cuts –Dutch FarmsKerrygold Yoghurt – OrnuaYogOaty Yogurts – Shaken Udder Milkshakes

Best New Brand or Business

Winner

EnDirect Des Èleveurs –Ecolean

Fora conservative co-operation, this is impressive. High quality milk, rich in Omega-3, packed in flexible, lightweight packaging.

Finalists

Camooringa Moringa and Carrot Milk Spread – Nanyang PolytechnicEn Direct Des Èleveurs – EcoleanSweet Me –Dairy Farmers of America

Best Dairy Ingredient

Winner

Prodiet Fluid – Ingredia

Making protein drinks even easier and more attractive…helping to get protein drinks to a wider audience.

Finalists

AstroBaby– Feihe InternationalDairy Source – KerryProdiet Fluid – Ingredia

Best Dairy Packaging Innovation

Winner

Babybel Spirolls –Le Groupe Bel

New and exciting packaging to engage kids with healthy snacking.

Finalists

Babybel Spirolls –Le Groupe BelTrakRap G3 – TrakRap

Best Dairy Packaging Design

Winner

En Direct Des Èleveurs – Ecolean

From product design to communication, this ticks all the boxes. Great design–and should help reduce packaging waste too.

Finalists

En Direct Des Èleveurs –EcoleanProbiotic Drinkable Yogurt – FrüzingaScrounds Redesign – Dairy Farmers of America

Best Brand Marketing Campaign or Activation

Winner

Solid stuff – Quebec Dairy Farmers & Lg2

Great campaign. Easy to understand. Clear branding with strong and memorable impact.

Finalists

Amul Master Chef India –Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing FederationSolid stuff – Quebec Dairy Farmers & Lg2Shake and scan QR code to win prizes – China Mengniu Dairy Company LimitedThe Power of Their Dreams – Kemps Olympic Milk Campaign

Best Environmental Sustainability Initiative

Winner

DairyPod Cogen – WoodCo Energy Ireland

Helpful too for on-farm sustainability improvement.Simple an effient!

Finalists

DairyPod Cogen – WoodCo Energy IrelandThe Lake District Biogas Bio-energy Plant – Clearfleau

Best Corporate Social Responsibility Report or Initiative

Winner

DFA CSR report –Dairy Farmers of America

Responsible farming, innovative solutions and food safety – well thought through and delivered. Inspiring. Stories are presented in a way that is engagingand interesting.

Finalists

DFA CSR report– Dairy Farmers of AmericaSolid stuff – Quebec Dairy Farmers & Lg2

Best Dairy Manufacturing Process or Innovation

Winner

Prodiet Fluid – Ingredia

More and more products with higher protein content are demanded and are emerging.This innovation has a great future, responding to the needs of younger generations and older consumers too.

Finalists

Dairy Source– KerryiCheck Fluoro – BioAnalytProdiet Fluid – Ingredia

Source: FoodBev

Link:http://www.foodbev.com/news/winners-and-finalists-of-the-world-dairy-innovation-awards-revealed

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