Prairie Farms Dairy was a big winner in the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. Prairie Farms and its family of companies won 62 awards in 38 of the contest’s 96 classes. Once again, Prairie Farms received more awards than any other company, making Prairie Farms Dairy the reigning contest champion. The final tally was 22 first-place awards, 23 second-place awards, and 17 third-place awards.
“Earning recognition from the prestigious World Dairy Expo Dairy Product Contest directly reflects the hard work behind our farm-to-table commitment. With these awards, our dairy products are officially recognized as the ‘Best of the Best,’ and for that, we thank the judges,” said Matt McClelland, Prairie Farms’ Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President. “Our dairy farmers provide high-quality milk, allowing our team members to produce award-winning dairy products, and they deserve credit for the awards.”
Since Prairie Farms is celebrating their 85th Anniversary in 2023, McClelland says receiving this record-breaking number of 62 WDE awards is an important milestone for them and their producers.
Prairie Farms was unstoppable in five categories, claiming all top spots:
- White Milk Awards: 1st Hiland Dairy – Norman, Okla., 2nd Prairie Farms – Holland, Ind., 3rd Hiland
Dairy – Dallas, Texas - Flavored UHT Milk Awards: Prairie Farms – Battle Creek, Michigan 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Sour Cream Based Dips – Onion Awards: 1st Prairie Farms – Fort Wayne, Ind., 2nd Hiland Dairy –
Norman, Okla., 3rd Hiland Dairy – Omaha, Nebraska - Southwest Dip Awards: 1st Prairie Farms – Fort Wayne, Ind., 2nd Hiland Dairy- Norman, Okla., 3rd
Hiland Dairy – Omaha, Nebraska - Cookies & Cookie Dough Ice Cream Awards: 1st Belfonte Dairy – Kansas City, Mo., 2nd and 3rd Prairie Farms – Rockford, Illinois
Find the complete list of awards, along with descriptions and scores by visiting their website.
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