Trader Joe’s Unveiled Its New Product Hall of Fame—These 5 Items Made the Cut
What products will follow?
New Year’s Day is a sign of change. sticking to those resolutions, delving into a new crop of booksAnd, as Trader Joe’s The release date is known by shoppers who eagerly anticipate it. Customer Choice Awards winners. According to a however, recent announcement from Trader Joe’sThe 2023 list will see a significant change in top products.
The annual Customer Choice Awards, which highlights shoppers’ favorite products from the previous year across several categories, is often loaded with Trader Joe’s staples Like the Mandarin Orange Chicken Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Every year. So, in an effort to give other items a chance to shine, the TJ’s Powers That Be decided to create the Trader Joe’s Product Hall of Fame.
Per TJ’s, this new honor is a way to give overachieving products “their due recognition,” while making space for other items to have their turn in the spotlight. And since the newly created Product Hall of Fame is permanent, items granted admission—which have all won a Customer Choice Award in their respective categories Minimum five times—are no longer eligible to be named in the Customer Choice Awards each year.
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So which beloved TJ’s favorites are members of the first class of Product Hall of Fame honorees? Continue reading to find out more.
Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken
This beloved item was first introduced to Trader Joe’s locations across the country in January 2004. Now, 19 years later, it’s officially being inducted into the Trader Joe’s Product Hall of Fame. It’s loved for its. ease of preparation, sweet and savory profile, and unbeatable value, this easy-to-make meal has made a clean sweep of the Favorite Overall and Best Entrée categories multiple years in a row.
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
As Trader Joe’s shoppers who love chocolate Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are something that we’ve known for years. These bite-sized treats burst onto the scene in August 2010, and are now an official member of the Trader Joe’s Product Hall of Fame after taking home top honors in the Best Desserts/Sweets category several years in a row.
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Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter-Filled Pretzel Nuggets
If there’s one item that Really deserves a spot in the Trader Joe’s Product Hall of Fame, it’s the brand’s Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets, which have been a beloved snack Since their 1992 debut. Since each bite is the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and crunchy and smooth, it’s no surprise that these nuggets have swept the Best Snack category for years.
Unexpected Cheddar from Trader Joe
The Trader Joe’s cheese section rivals any neighborhood cheese shop, and even though it’s filled with delicious Bries, Goudas, and more, there’s one cheese that’s just a cut above the rest—Unexpected Cheddar. This smooth, creamy Cheddar was first introduced in August 2011. It has hints of smoked salmon and other flavors. aged Parmesan This is a great product. And since it’s equally at home on a charcuterie boardIn mac and cheeseFor an ace, you can stuff it between two pieces of buttery bread. grilled cheese sandwich, it’s no surprise that this offering has consistently placed first in the Best Cheese category for several years.
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Trader Joe’s Soychorizo
Although many food and grocery chains are not yet established, plant-based food game, Trader Joe’s has offered a plethora of vegan products For many years. And while the brand’s Vegan Buttery Spread and Vegan Bolognese Style Pasta Sauce are downright delicious, the Soy Chorizo takes the cake when it comes to meat-free offerings. The plant-based product, which debuted alongside Unexpected Cheddar in August 2011, is now a member of the Trader Joe’s Product Hall of Fame after dominating the Best Vegan/Vegetarian category for many years. In fact, TJ’s Soy Chorizo is So It’s so tasty, even meat-eaters have a dedicated following.
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