Klimon, the premium dairy-free dessert brand, has been named a 2026 Food and Beverage Innovation (FABI) Favorite by the National Restaurant Association Show in the United States for its Churro Chata Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwich. Selected by an independent panel of industry experts, the product was lauded for flavor execution, marketability and operator impact.
The FABI Award is one of the most respected honors in foodservice, recognizing products that are actively shaping the future of menus across restaurants and hospitality. Earning a FABI Favorite designation signals a level of performance and innovation that sets a new standard for the industry.
“The Food and Beverage Awards highlight the creativity and product innovation that continues to drive the foodservice industry forward,” said Tom Cindric, president of the exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice Group. “The FABI Favorites offer an extra spotlight to the most outstanding products that truly exemplify the future of food and beverage.”
“We’re watching a fundamental shift in food culture,” said Alex Cotraviwat, founder and chief executive officer of Los Angeles, California-headquartered Klimon. “Desserts and beverages are no longer the add-on. They’re becoming the reason people show up. The new expectation is indulgence without compromise –cleaner ingredients, dairy-free options, and a premium experience that actually delivers.”
Klimon will showcase the award winning Churro Chata Sandwich along with its entire dairy-free lineup at the National Restaurant Association Show, taking place May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
