ERIE, CO — The National Honey Board announced the winners of the 2024 Queen’s Choice Award.
The recognition is given to products that showcase honey’s versatility as an ingredient, flavor and sweetener. To be considered, products must have launched in the last 12 months, include honey in the formula and be commercially available in the US.
“We celebrate the exceptional creativity and innovation showcased within the 2024 Queen’s Choice Award winners,” said Catherine Barry, VP of marketing at the National Honey Board. “These awards highlight the dedication of product developers and manufacturers to producing high-quality products with honey that delight consumers. We are proud to honor these outstanding companies and look forward to seeing how these innovations will inspire future new products with honey.”
Of the 10 winners selected, three are related to the baking industry.
Step Change Innovation’s Honey Nut PEP Bars were recognized for the product’s blend of honey, peptides, macadamia nuts and pecans.
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) brand Sara Lee joined the list with its Honey Butter Half Loaf Bread, made with honey and no high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors.
Dave’s Killer Bread, a Flowers Foods brand, received a nod for its Heavenly Honey Nut flavored Crunchy Snack Bites, which are made with honey, organic nuts, seeds and whole grain clusters.
The full list of the 2024 Queen’s Choice Awards winners is on the National Honey Board website.
Last year, Queen’s Choice Award winners included Simply Honey Nut Bread from Base Culture and Grains Almighty Gut Balance from BBU brand Arnold Premium Breads.