The mango drinkable yogurt “El Mexicano® Mango Drinkable Yogurt” obtained first place in the category of drinkable yogurts with tropical flavors, with an excellent overall score of 99.70. The strawberry drinkable yogurt “El Mexicano® Strawberry Drinkable Yogurt” also took first place in the open category of drinkable yogurts, with an overall score of 98.90.
These awards reflect the strength and variety of El Mexicano®’s product range, with recognition spanning culturally distinctive tropical flavors such as mango, coconut and mamey, along with long-time favorites such as strawberry and strawberry banana. Together, the results constitute an independent recognition of the quality and flavor that have characterized the El Mexicano® brand for generations.
YoGusto® also earned recognition for two of its signature tropical flavors: Low-Fat Soursop Drinkable Yogurt came in second and Low-Fat Guava Drinkable Yogurt came in third in the open yogurt category. These awards once again demonstrate the strength of Marquez Brothers’ growing range of drinking yogurts across both brands.
In addition to drinkable yogurt, El Mexicano® was also awarded in several traditional cheese categories, with awards for Requesón, Queso Panela, Queso Fresco Cremoso and Queso Cotija.
In total, Marquez Brothers International, Inc. received 11 awards for its range of dairy products:
- El Mexicano® Mango Drinkable Yogurt— 1st place in the tropical flavored drinkable yogurts category — Overall score: 99.70
- El Mexicano® Coconut Drinkable Yogurt— 2nd place in the category of drinkable yogurts with tropical flavor
- El Mexicano® Mamey Drinkable Yogurt— 3rd place in the category of drinkable yogurts with tropical flavor
- El Mexicano® Strawberry Drinkable Yogurt— 1st place in the open drinkable yogurt category — Overall score: 98.90
- El Mexicano® Strawberry Banana Drinkable Yogurt— 2nd place in the open category of drinkable yogurts
- YoGusto® Low Fat Guanabana Drinkable Yogurt— 2nd place in the open yogurt category
- YoGusto® Low Fat Guava Drinkable Yogurt— 3rd place in the open yogurt category
- El Mexicano® Cottage Cheese— 3rd place in the ricotta category
- El Mexicano® Panela Cheese— 2nd place in the Latin American cheese category
- El Mexicano® Creamy Fresh Cheese— 3rd place in the Latin American cheese category
- El Mexicano® Cotija Cheese— 2nd place in the grated hard Latin American cheeses category
“We are incredibly proud that both El Mexicano® and YoGusto® have been recognized as some of the best dairy products in the industry,” said Gustavo Márquez Jr., CEO of Marquez Brothers International, Inc. “These awards are a testament to the dedication of our entire team and the quality standards that have guided our family for 45 years.” “From the authentic cheeses our consumers have trusted for generations to our growing range of drinking yogurts, we remain committed to creating products that deliver exceptional quality, taste and authenticity.”
This 2026 recognition comes in a landmark year for Marquez Brothers and El Mexicano®, celebrating 45 years of bringing authentic Mexican flavors to families across the United States and beyond.
These latest recognitions reinforce what has been the essence of Marquez Brothers for 45 years: a commitment to authentic taste, uncompromising quality and products that bring the traditions that consumers love so much to tables across America. As the company prepares for its next stage of growth, that same commitment continues to set the course for both its traditional products and its growing range of dairy products.
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Founded in 1981 in San Jose, California, Marquez Brothers International, Inc. is a family-owned food company dedicated to the production and distribution of high-quality, authentic Mexican and Latin food products. Its portfolio includes El Mexicano®, YoGusto® and other trusted brands in the dairy, meat, beverage and specialty food categories. For 45 years, the company has maintained its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, family and the authentic flavors and traditions that unite people.
For more information about our company and our brands, please visitwww.marquezbrothers.com
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