In a celebration of innovation, The NZ Vegan Society’s annual Dairy Free Awards has announced its 2024 winners, spotlighting the exceptional quality and variety of plant-based products available across the country.

From the creamy indulgence of ice cream to the essential versatility of plant-based milks, this year’s awards highlight the best in each category, offering consumers guidance in choosing top-tier vegan products.

Magnum Almond scooped the Ice Cream category by a narrow margin of just four votes, edging out Tiptop Boysenberry Trumpet and Duck Island Salted Chocolate Brownie. This win underscores the growing excellence in dairy-free dessert options that do not compromise on taste or texture.

In the Plant Based Milk category, Boring Oat Barista retained its crown for another year, demonstrating the brand’s consistent quality and popularity, with Vitasoy Oat as the runner-up. Oat milk’s prominence in the dairy-free sector continues to rise, thanks to its creamy texture and environmental benefits.

Vutter Original triumphed in the Butter category, securing half of the total votes, a testament to its appeal and versatility. Its Garlic blend variant also took the runner-up spot, highlighting the brand’s dominance in the dairy-free butter market.

The Plant Based Desserts category saw a tie, with Alpro Chocolate 4 pack dessert and Alpro 250ml carton of custard sharing the top honors. Equal runners-up were Sara Lee Joy Blueberry Cheesecake and Sara Lee Joy Key Lime Cheesecake, indicating a strong competition in the desserts category.

Raglan Food Company dominated the Plant Based Yoghurts section, with their Vanilla Bean flavour winning and Raspberry flavour following closely as the runner-up. This win spotlights the brand’s commitment to flavour and quality in the increasingly competitive plant-based yogurt market.

Lastly, Angel Food Sour Cream clinched the Cream category, with Alpro Single Soy Cream and Little Island Cashew Cream as runners-up, showcasing the diversity and culinary potential of dairy-free cream alternatives.

These awards not only celebrate the innovation within the NZ dairy-free sector but also serve as a guide for consumers looking to explore the richness of plant-based options.

For further details on the winners and the awards CLICK HERE

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