Marquez Brothers International earns 11 awards across its El Mexicano® and YoGusto® brands, with recognition spanning drinkable yogurts and Latin American cheeses.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marquez Brothers International, Inc. (MBI), a family-owned producer of authentic Mexican and Latino food products, is proud to announce that its El Mexicano® and YoGusto® brands earned a combined 11 awards at the 2026 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest, including two First Place honors for El Mexicano® Drinkable Yogurts. The results reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering authentic flavor and award-winning quality across its growing dairy portfolio.
El Mexicano® Mango Drinkable Yogurt earned First Place in the Tropical Flavored Drinkable Yogurts category, achieving an outstanding composite score of 99.70. El Mexicano® Strawberry Drinkable Yogurt also took First Place in the Open Class Drinkable Yogurts category, with a composite score of 98.90.
The honors reflect the strength and range of the El Mexicano® portfolio, with recognition spanning culturally distinctive tropical flavors such as Mango, Coconut and Mamey, alongside familiar favorites including Strawberry and Strawberry Banana. Together, the results provide independent recognition of the quality and flavor that have defined the El Mexicano® brand for generations.
YoGusto® also earned recognition for two of its distinctive tropical flavors, with Low Fat Guanabana Drinkable Yogurt taking Second Place and Low Fat Guava Drinkable Yogurt earning Third Place in the Open Class Yogurts category. The honors further demonstrate the strength of Marquez Brothers’ growing drinkable yogurt portfolio across both brands.
Beyond drinkable yogurt, El Mexicano® was also recognized across several traditional cheese categories, with awards for Requesón, Queso Panela, Queso Fresco Cremoso and Queso Cotija.
Together, Marquez Brothers International, Inc. received 11 awards across its dairy portfolio:
- El Mexicano® Mango Drinkable Yogurt — 1st Place, Tropical Flavored Drinkable Yogurts — Composite Score: 99.70
- El Mexicano® Coconut Drinkable Yogurt — 2nd Place, Tropical Flavored Drinkable Yogurts
- El Mexicano® Mamey Drinkable Yogurt — 3rd Place, Tropical Flavored Drinkable Yogurts
- El Mexicano® Strawberry Drinkable Yogurt — 1st Place, Open Class Drinkable Yogurts — Composite Score: 98.90
- El Mexicano® Strawberry Banana Drinkable Yogurt — 2nd Place, Open Class Drinkable Yogurts
- YoGusto® Low Fat Guanabana Drinkable Yogurt — 2nd Place, Open Class Yogurts
- YoGusto® Low Fat Guava Drinkable Yogurt — 3rd Place, Open Class Yogurts
- El Mexicano® Requesón — 3rd Place, Ricotta
- El Mexicano® Queso Panela — 2nd Place, Latin American Cheese
- El Mexicano® Queso Fresco Cremoso — 3rd Place, Latin American Cheese
- El Mexicano® Queso Cotija — 2nd Place, Latin American Hard Grated Cheese
“We are incredibly proud to see both El Mexicano® and YoGusto® recognized among 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 to the quality standards that have guided our family for 45 years. From the authentic cheeses our consumers have trusted for generations to our growing drinkable yogurt portfolio, we remain committed to creating products that deliver exceptional quality, flavor and authenticity.”
The 2026 recognition comes during a milestone year for Marquez Brothers and El Mexicano®, which are celebrating 45 years of bringing authentic Mexican flavors to families across the United States and beyond.
The latest honors reinforce what has been at the heart of Marquez Brothers for 45 years: a commitment to authentic flavor, uncompromising quality and products that bring the traditions consumers love to tables across America. As the company looks toward its next generation of growth, that same commitment continues to guide both its heritage products and its expanding dairy portfolio.
About Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
Founded in 1981 in San Jose, California, Marquez Brothers International, Inc. is a family-owned food company dedicated to producing and distributing high-quality, authentic Mexican and Latino food products. Its portfolio includes El Mexicano®, YoGusto® and other trusted brands across dairy, meat, beverage and specialty food categories. For 45 years, the company has remained committed to quality, craftsmanship, family and the authentic flavors and traditions that bring people together.
For more information about our company and brands please visit www.marquezbrothers.com
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