Dorot Gardens Wins Golden Penguin Award Silver Level for “Make a Note to Grab Dorot” Campaign During March Frozen Food Month

BAYONNE, N.J., September 2026 — Dorot Gardens®, the leader in fresh, flash-frozen, pre-portioned garlic and herb cubes, has been named a Golden Penguin Award Silver level winner by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). This award is in recognition of Dorot’s “Make A Note to Grab Dorot” retailer and social media marketing campaign.

The annual Golden Penguin Awards recognize programs that elevate consumer awareness, drive frozen category growth and celebrate the value of frozen foods. This year, NFRA presented 28 Gold Awards and 25 Silver Awards across categories ranging from in-store merchandising and community involvement to social media and overall marketing campaigns.

The Golden Penguin Award recognizes Dorot Gardens’ efforts during March Frozen Food Month, showing how the brand’s flash-frozen garlic and herb cubes make it easy for consumers to bring fresh flavor to everyday meals without the peeling, chopping, measuring, or food waste associated with fresh herbs.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized by NFRA with a Golden Penguin Award Silver Level.” said Michele Abo, General Manager of Dorot Gardens. “Our Make a Note to Grab Dorot Campaign gave us the opportunity to show consumers just how easy it can be to add fresh, vibrant flavor to the foods they make every day. Dorot Gardens is all about making cooking more convenient and enjoyable, and this award is wonderful recognition of the creativity our team brings to communicating that message.”

Dorot Gardens harvests garlic and herbs at peak freshness, then quickly flash-freezes them into perfectly portioned cubes. The process locks in fresh taste and nutrients while extending shelf life and helping reduce food waste.

Available in varieties including Garlic, Ginger, Basil, Sauteed and Glazed Onions, Cilantro, Turmeric Parsley and Dill, Dorot Gardens gives home cooks a quick, mess-free way to add flavor to meals year-round.

The brand captures that simplicity in three words: “Pop. Drop. Done.®”, a message that also runs through Dorot Gardens’ social media, where the brand demonstrates the convenience, versatility and time-saving benefits of its flash-frozen garlic and herb cubes.

According to NFRA, this year’s winning programs reflected key marketplace trends including omnichannel shopper engagement, strategic use of social media, health and wellness messaging and retailer-manufacturer collaboration.

“Consumers are looking for products that deliver on several needs at once: freshness, flavor, convenience and less waste,” added Abo. “Dorot Gardens delivers all four, and this campaign was an important way for us to inspire consumers to rethink what they keep in their freezer and how easily they can create flavorful meals.”

Dorot Gardens is available in the frozen vegetable aisle at leading retailers nationally.

ABOUT KAYCO
Kayco is a leading manufacturer and supplier of kosher foods, and through its Beyond Division, innovative natural and specialty food products that meet the growing demand for healthful, convenient and lifestyle-focused options. Headquartered in Bayonne, New Jersey, Kayco’s portfolio includes Dorot Gardens®, Craize®, Wonder Juice™, Mighty Sesame Co.®, Absolutely! Gluten Free® and many other trusted brands.

ABOUT NFRA
NFRA is a nonprofit trade association representing all segments of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry. NFRA sponsors national promotions ReDiscover Dairy & Frozen (January), March Frozen Food Month, June Dairy Month, and Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties (June/July); and provides consumer information such as lifestyle content, meal preparation tips, recipes and sweepstakes opportunities through its Easy Home Meals consumer website and social media properties.