2026 Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference
“NAPLES, Fla., April 16, 2026—Bold ideas and unexpected flavors took the spotlight as ice cream and cultured dairy innovators gathered for the International Dairy Foods Association’s Innovative Flavors and Products competition. This contest, co-sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine and held during IDFA’s Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference, is widely regarded as the premier showdown for frozen-treat creators across the country (and beyond). The conference brought more than 300 dairy professionals to the Sunshine State this week to sample and celebrate the next wave of dairy creativity.” Read More
Fruitcrown was honored to be recognized in the following categories:
Most Innovative Cultured Dairy Product
1st Place: Mango Passionfruit French Style Yogurt
Most Innovative Cultured Dairy Prototype Flavor
1st Place: Toasted Coconut Pineapple Passionfruit Skyr
Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty
2nd Place: Cherry Chocolate Crunch Greek Yogurt Bars
Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor
3rd Place: Blue Ice Cream with Blueberry Swirled with Honey Cornbread Pieces