EDWARDSVILLE, IL, October 24, 2024 — Prairie Farms Dairy, a prominent farmer-owned dairy cooperative in the United States, emerged victorious at the Convenience Store News (CSN) Best New Products Awards, competing against various national consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The cooperative secured top honors in the Frozen Novelties and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Coffee categories with its Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches and Barista Style Iced Coffee Drinks.
“We appreciate the opportunity provided by Convenience Store News to showcase Prairie Farms’ offerings and thank the consumer panel for recognizing the exceptional quality of our products,” said Matt McClelland, CEO/EVP of Prairie Farms Dairy. “These awards are particularly meaningful as they reflect our commitment, alongside our many convenience store partners, to deliver tasty and valuable products to on-the-go consumers.”
In February, Prairie Farms expanded its iced coffee line with two new 14-ounce options in Caramel and Mocha flavors. The Barista Style Iced Coffee Drinks combine milk, sugar, and Arabica coffee, offering a smooth and creamy experience that outperforms traditional coffeehouse alternatives, which often come in smaller 13.7-ounce glass bottles at a price up to 60% higher.
Prairie Farms also delighted fans of ice cream and cookies this May with its Premium Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, featuring Vanilla Ice Cream sandwiched between Chocolate Chip or Chocolate Fudge cookies. The Chocolate Fudge Cookie was particularly favored among CSN panelists, closely followed by the Chocolate Chip variant.
The winning products are highlighted in the October issue of Convenience Store News, which emphasizes this year’s focus on delivering value without compromising on taste.
Now in its 28th year, the Convenience Store News Best New Products Awards program acknowledged 45 innovative products introduced in 2024, selected by a consumer panel based on criteria including value, convenience, appearance, packaging, taste, and ingredients. The evaluation process was overseen by Past Times Marketing, a consumer research firm based in New York.
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. stands as one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives in the Midwest and South. It comprises over 600 farm families, employs 7,000 associates, operates 47 manufacturing plants and over 100 distribution facilities, with annual sales exceeding $4.69 billion. Renowned for its milk flavor innovations, Prairie Farms produces award-winning milk, cheese, and cultured dairy products. Headquartered in Edwardsville, Illinois, the cooperative’s distribution network spans more than 30 percent of the United States, making its products available in grocery chains, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, and more.
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