Ever wondered what the coolest product made in Delaware is?
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) and the Delaware Manufacturing Association (DMA) are letting the public decide in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Delaware contest!
This annual competition highlights the state’s dynamic manufacturing sector, which provides over 29,000 jobs.
Starting with 51 products from 44 companies, the field has been narrowed down to eight finalists. These innovative and iconic products are now competing in a bracket-style contest, with daily voting open to the public.
Meet the Finalists
- Hopkins Farm Creamery – Apple Pie Ice Cream (Lewes)
A beloved family-owned creamery serving up a crowd-favorite flavor that blends tradition and taste, perfected over generations. - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery – 60 Minute IPA (Milton)
This legendary IPA changed the craft beer scene with its continual hopping technique, setting the industry standard for hop-forward brews. - Mountaire Farms – Chicken Wings (Sussex County)
A game-day essential, Mountaire Farms processes millions of pounds of wings yearly, fueling Super Bowl parties across the country. - SUMURI LLC – TALINO Forensic Workstations (Magnolia): High-tech workstations designed for digital forensics, used by law enforcement and military teams to fight cybercrime efficiently.
- ILC Dover – Spacesuits (Frederica)
A vital part of space exploration history, these spacesuits have been worn in over 250 missions, including moon landings and spacewalks. - RAPA – Scrapple (Bridgeville)
A Delaware breakfast staple since 1926, this scrapple brand is the nation’s top-seller and remains a local favorite. - Agilent Technologies – Resolve Handheld Raman Spectrometer (Wilmington)
A cutting-edge device that allows first responders to detect hazardous substances through barriers, helping to identify explosives, narcotics, and chemicals quickly and safely. - Staging Dimensions – Hot Wheels Double Dare Loop (New Castle)
The thrill-seeking life-sized stunt track built for the X Games, where cars raced through a massive 66-foot loop at 52 mph.
How to Vote
The competition is heating up, and the winner will be announced at the Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference on March 27 at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus in Dover.
- March 20 – The top four finalists will be revealed.
- March 27 – The final voting round closes, and the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware is crowned!
Support your favorite Delaware-made product and make your voice heard! Cast your vote today and follow our blog for updates on the contest and other exciting Coastal Delaware news!
Source: Delaware Live