SAN JOSE, Calif., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marquez Brothers International, Inc. a family-owned company and leading manufacturer and distributor of authentic quality branded Hispanic products in the United States, announced that two of its leading dairy brands, including its flagship brand, El Mexicano® Brand and its latest acquired YoGusto® Brand , received multiple awards at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest , one of the dairy industry’s most prestigious global competitions.
El Mexicano® Brand Award Winners
The El Mexicano® Brand , known for its portfolio of authentic Mexican cheeses and traditional dairy products, received the following recognitions:
Best of Class (First Place)
- El Mexicano® Queso Cotija
Second Place
- El Mexicano® Guava Drinkable Yogurt
Third Place
- El Mexicano® Queso Fresco Casero®
- El Mexicano® Queso Fresco Cremoso
- El Mexicano® Requesón
- El Mexicano® Crema Mexicana
The awards highlight the brand’s continued leadership in authentic Mexican dairy products and its commitment to delivering traditional flavors with consistent quality and freshness.
YoGusto® Brand Award Winners
The YoGusto® brand , Marquez Brothers International’s line of drinkable yogurts and cultured dairy beverages inspired by Latin American flavors, also received top recognition in several categories.
Best of Class (First Place)
- YoGusto® Drinkable Yogurt Low-Fat Mango
- YoGusto® Drinkable Yogurt Cultured Milk – Kumis
Third Place
- YoGusto® Drinkable Yogurt Low-Fat Guanábana
- YoGusto® Drinkable Yogurt Low-Fat Mango
- YoGusto® Drinkable Yogurt Cultured Milk – Coffee
The awards underscore the growing success of the YoGusto® brand within the expanding drinkable yogurt category and its focus on distinctive flavor offerings.
Products from both brands earned Best of Class, Second Place and Third Place honors, recognizing excellence in flavor, quality and craftsmanship among thousands of entries from dairy producers around the world.
“We are honored to have both the El Mexicano® Brand and the YoGusto® Brand recognized on such a respected global stage,” said Gustavo Marquez JR CEO / President of Marquez Brothers. “These awards reflect our team’s commitment and dedication to producing high-quality dairy products that celebrate authentic flavors while meeting the evolving tastes of today’s consumers.”
About Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
Marquez Brothers International, Inc. (MBI) is a family-owned company and a leading producer of authentic Hispanic dairy products in the United States. Founded in 1981, the company manufactures and distributes a wide portfolio of traditional cheeses, creams, drinkable yogurts, and cultured dairy beverages inspired by Latin American flavors. Through brands including its flagship El Mexicano® brand and the YoGusto® brand, MBI delivers high-quality, culturally authentic products to consumers nationwide.
For more information about our company and brands please visit www.marquezbrothers.com
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