Trader Joe’s most popular products were recently released. Every year, for the past 8 years, Trader Joe’s has vote from their customers and the results are in and their 8th annual customer choice award have been posted on their website. Before I get to far into this, remember that is a popularity contest, just like voting for prom king and queen. I’m sure this does not reflect actual sales otherwise bananas would be the #1 most popular product!
Let’s get to the results… First up the big news is that Speculoos Cookie Butter has fallen from it’s throne, where it was king of this list for the past 3 years. I could’ve predicted this as Cookie Butter was a huge hit for Trader Joe’s but it couldn’t keep up that level of infatuation forever.
The big winner in the Overall Favorites category this year is no surprise because it’s always #1 or #2 on the list and that is the Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken. You can read my review here and why it’s so damn popular.
The runner ups in the Overall Favorites category are below. Those that I’ve reviewed have links to my review. The rest I should probably review real soon!
Overall Category Winner: Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken
Overall Category Runners Up:
Speculoos Cookie Butter
Joe’s Diner Mac ‘n Cheese
Triple Ginger Snaps
Pound Plus 72% Dark Chocolate
Here are all the categories they had this year. Anything with an asterisk * is a seasonal item and not carried year round. If there is a link in the name I have reviewed it here.
Favorite Bakery: Soft Pretzel Stick
Runners Up:
Almond Ring Danish
Sourdough Bread
Kringle*
Organic French Baguette
Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate PB Cups
Runners Up:
Dark Choc Covered Almonds
Scandinavian Swimmers
English Toffee*
Dark Choc Sea Salt Caramels
Favorite Beverage: Spiced Cider
Runners Up:
Triple Ginger Brew*
Winter Wassail*
100% Honey Crisp Unfiltered Apple Cider*
100% Cranberry Juice
Favorite Cheese: Unexpected Cheddar
Runners Up:
Triple Creme Brie
1000 Day Gouda
Sharp Cheddar Pub Cheese
Goat Cheese Log
Favorite Coffee: Cold Brew Coffee
Runners Up:
French Roast Coffee
Wintry Blend*
Kona Coffee
Joe’s Dark
Favorite Produce: Bananas
Runners Up:
Avocados
Brussels Sprouts
Riced Cauliflower
Arugula
Favorite Meat(less): Soy Chorizo
Runners Up:
Meatless Meatballs
Ground Turkey
Chicken Sausage
Grass Fed Ground Angus Beef
Favorite Condiment: Organic Ketchup
Runners Up:
Green Dragon Hot Sauce
Thai Sweet Chile Sauce
Aioli Garlic Mustard
Hatch Valley Salsa
Favorite Salad: Wild Arugula
Runners Up:
Baby Spinach
Cruciferous Crunch
Butter Lettuce
Healthy 8 Chopped Veggies
Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter Pretzels
Runners Up:
Organic Corn Chip Dippers
Plantain Chips
World’s Puffiest White Cheddar
Kettle Corn
Favorite Frozen: Mandarin Orange Chicken
Runners Up:
Joe’s Diner Mac ‘n Cheese
Riced Cauliflower
Hatch Chile Mac ‘n Cheese
Chocolate Croissants
Favorite Pumpkin: Pumpkin Butter
Runners Up:
Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix*
Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix*
Organic Canned Pumpkin*
This Pumpkin Walks Into a Bar*
Favorite Home/Bath: Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo
Runners Up:
Coconut Body Butter
Pumpkin Body Butter
Head To Toe Balm
Lavender Dryer Sachets
You can find Trader Joe’s list on their website too. 8th Annual Customer Choice Award Winners
