Trader Joe’s originally asked consumers to vote on January 2 for its 11th annual customer choice awards with the winners revealed on January 27. The grocery store didn’t reveal how many people took the survey, but it did say it “counted and re-counted” votes to make sure the final tallies are accurate. Runners-Up: Cauliflower Gnocchi, Mandarin Orange Chicken (which won last year), Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, and Unexpected Cheddar cheese. Fittingly, all of the runners-up took home the top spot in a different category. Runners-Up: Cauliflower Gnocchi, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Sage. Runners-Up: Soy Chorizo, Vegan Kale, Cashew, and Basil Pesto, Cowboy Quinoa Veggie Burger, and Chicken-less Mandarin Orange Morsels. Runners-Up: Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels, World’s Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs, Orangic Elote Corn Chip Dippers, and Chili and Lime Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips. Runners-Up: Bananas, Honeycrisp apples, Brussels sprouts, and shaved Brussels sprouts. Runners-Up: English Cheddar With Caramelized Onions, Creamy Toscano Soaked in Syrah, Wild Blueberry and Vanilla Chèvre, and Cranberry Chèvre Runners-Up: Hold the Cone! Mini Vanilla Ice Cream Cones, O&H Danish Kringle, Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Gone Bananas! Dark Chocolate Covered Bananas. Runners-Up: Honeycrisp Apple Cider, Triple Ginger Brew, Spiced Cider, and Charles Shaw Wine. Runners-Up: Rose Water Facial Toner, Coconut Body Butter, Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Mask, and Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer.
