Awards & Recognition

Boar's Head_® earned chef-approved recognition from The Kitchn, which reported that chefs unanimously named Boar's Head_® Mortadella the best deli meat to buy—and called out Boar's Head_® Mortadella as “always a winner.”

Boar's Head_® named by Sporked as the “Best of the Best” in its roundup of the Best Chocolate Hummus, praising Boar's Head_® Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus for its creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor—calling it “the chocolate hummus to buy.”

Food & Wine spotlighted Boar's Head_® among its picks for the best Easter foods to order from Publix, calling out Boar's Head_® as a go-to option for holiday ready-to-eat mains like ham and turkey.

Boar's Head_® Deli Meat ranked #1 out of 6 "Best Deli Meats in Grocery Stores." Eat This, Not That! mentions that "Boar's Head_® has built a reputation for quality and flavor over decades, and it's a brand that gets a chef's stamp of approval."

Boar's Head_® Pre-Sliced Deli Meat ranked #1 out of 6 "Brands That Still Taste Fresh, Not Packaged." Eat This, Not That! mentions that "shoppers maintain it is the highest-quality deli meat and tastes straight from the butcher" compared to 6 pre-sliced deli meat brands.

Boar's Head_® named the Best Bacon, according to Pro Chefs and Cookbook Authors. Simple Recipe asked five chefs and food professionals to share their opinions on which bacon brand is the best and they all agreed that one brand is the highest quality bacon you can grab at the store: Boar's Head_®. “Boar's Head_® has a reputation for excellence, and its bacon is no exception,” says Erica Thomas, Founder of Eating With Erica and host of the Atlanta Supper Club.

Boar's Head_® Vermont Cheddar wins when ranked against 11 Boar's Head_® cheeses. Tasting Table reviewer was thoroughly impressed by the flavor of this cheese, which has a white color and medium sharpness level. The taste was rich but not overpowering, and it paired really well in a sandwich. Their tester thought it went especially well with pepper Jack, as it tamed the heat well, and they especially liked how easy it was to separate the slices. The product has also received multiple five-star ratings from customers online, and it performed well in taste tests completed by others.

Boar's Head_® Frankfurters named "The Gourmet Hot Dog" by Chowhound. "Offering a well-balanced mix of sodium, spices, and meaty flavor, the taste feels like a bygone throwback to the original hot dogs of old. The texture is divine, giving the perfect amount of snap (thanks to the natural casings) and a smooth yet firm interior."

Boar's Head_® Bologna named "The Absolute Best Bologna at the Deli" by Chowhound. "[Boar's Head_® Bologna] completely stole the show with an elevated taste that featured the right amount of smokiness and flavor to keep you wanting another slice."

Boar's Head_® American Cheese ranked #1 out of 7 to make the "Best Grilled Cheese" by Taste of Home. According to Taste of Home, the Boar's Head_® American Cheese "flavor and consistency were on a whole other level. This cheese has a rich taste with just the right amount of salt" and is "the iconic, gooey, creamy American cheese texture we all know and love."

Boar's Head_® Frankfurters named by Serious Eats as "Best Overall" out of 13 Beef Hot Dog Brands. Per Serious Eats, Boar's Head_® "has just seven ingredients listed on the package: beef, water, salt, cultured celery powder, natural flavor, paprika, sea salt, and a sheep casing. Of all the brands we tried, it has the fewest ingredients. It is also the only brand that uses animal casing for its hot dogs, giving their sausages a superior snap."

Boar's Head_® ranked as one of the best American Cheese for burgers, according to the experts. Both experts agreed that Boar's Head_® makes the best American cheese. “If you want the gold standard,” says Marye Audet (Recipe Developer, cookbook author), “it's Boar's Head_® American cheese.” They each outlined a number of reasons why this brand reigns supreme, which can be narrowed down to three main categories: taste, texture, and ingredient list.

Boar's Head_® ranked as one of the best American Cheese for burgers, according to the experts. Both experts agreed that Boar's Head makes the best American cheese. “If you want the gold standard,” says Marye Audet (Recipe Developer, cookbook author), “it's Boar's Head_® American cheese.” They each outlined a number of reasons why this brand reigns supreme, which can be narrowed down to three main categories: taste, texture, and ingredient list.

Boar's Head_® Firesmith_® Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Voted 2024 Product of the Year! Winner of the Meat Entree category in a survey of 40,000 people conducted by Kantar.

Boar's Head_® Greek Yogurt Dip recognized as the first-place pick by The Daily Meal. Against other store-bought zatziki brands, Boar's Head_® truly surpassed the rest. It was the only brand that stood up against this writer's competition when it came to both texture and taste.

Boar's Head_® recognized for the best deli meat in the lunch and dinner category by All Recipes as part of their 2023 Allrecipes Community Choice Awards. Their annual survey received responses from 3,431 readers who were asked to choose their favorite brands across 65 different grocery and household categories. Readers had the option to select multiple brands, skip categories, and write in an answer to categories.

The Best Boar's Head_® Cheeses, according to Bon Appétit.