The Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Yoghurts

Champion: Tims Greek Family Natural Kefir

Kefir consumption has boomed off the back of awareness around gut-health. But its classically sharp, tart flavour profile remains a barrier to some. That’s what makes this innovation from Tims Dairy – which creates a gentler taste profile by combining kefir with the thick and creamy texture of Greek style dairy - such a clever idea.

It remains full of functional benefits too, with 12 live kefir cultures, including two trademarked cultures specifically recognised for supporting gut health. As another bonus, it’s also lactose-free. “A really innovative and exciting product,” said judges. “Thick, creamy and so many culinary uses. I would readily replace any other live yoghurt with this.”

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Gold 

• Arla® Greek Recipe 10% Fat Natural Yogurt

• Tims Greek Family Vanilla Kefir

Silver

• Biotiful Gut Health Kefir Protein Yogurt Original 250g

Bronze

• Biotiful Gut Health Kefir Natural Yogurt Original 1kg

• Biotiful Gut Health Kefir Yogurt Alphonso Mango 350g

• The Collective Pudstars Yoghurt Pots Strawberries & Cream + Banana & Custard

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