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Published May 18, 2026
ELMA, NY (MARCH 16, 2026) – Elmhurst 1925 is one of only 40 winners of the New Hope Network 2026 Natural Products Expo West NEXTY Awards for outstanding products in the natural products industry. Elmhurst’s new Pistachio Crème Clean Protein Shake won in the Dairy Alternative Category.
NEXTY Awards are given to products that meet the highest bar of innovation, inspiration and integrity in the natural products industry to deliver more healthful, trusted and sustainable products to consumers.
Elmhurst was one of 40 winners selected by a panel of natural products industry experts from nearly 1,000 entries. The winners were announced at Expo West on Thursday, March 5 at the NEXTY Awards Ceremony.
“We are thrilled to receive a 2026 NEXTY Award for Clean Protein,” said John Madsen, Brand Manager at Elmhurst 1925. “Elmhurst has always been committed to raising the standard for plant-based products, and this recognition is an exciting reflection of that mission. As more consumers look to add protein to their daily routines, they are also becoming more discerning about what is in those products. We’re honored to be recognized by the NEXTY Awards and proud to continue pushing the category forward with products that make better plant-based nutrition simpler, more delicious, and easier to enjoy every day.”
“The NEXTY Awards rely on a rigorous, two-tier judging process during which industry experts come together to evaluate each and every product based on its innovation, inspiration and integrity,” says Adrienne Smith, program director for the NEXTY Awards. “Selecting the 164 finalists and 40 winners out of nearly 1,000 nominees in 37 categories can be an extremely daunting task, but we are honored to have the opportunity to highlight brands that are driving the natural products industry towards a healthy future for people and planet.”
The NEXTY Awards are an annual award connected to New Hope Network's Natural Products Expo West. They were created to recognize the pinnacle of excellence in the natural products industry, elevating impactful brands and products that inspire a healthy, sustainable future for people and planet while also having proven consumer approval. More about the NEXTY awards at nextyawards.com. Learn more about the NEXTY awards at nextyawards.com.
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