Gin-brined pickles, aromatic tonic, pink pepper honey, and shiitake oolong tea were among the winners of the 2019 sofi Awards, announced by the Specialty Food Association today. This year, the sofi Awards honored 148 specialty food products across 39 categories with gold, silver, bronze, and best new product awards. Winners were chosen from nearly 2,000 entries in a blind tasting done over 12 days by a national panel of industry experts. Click here for the full list of 2019 sofi Award winners and to hear winners' acceptance speeches!
“For 47 years, the sofi Awards have identified the best of the best within the specialty food industry. This year, we’re incredibly proud to recognize so many fantastic products across so much of our membership,” said Phil Kafarakis, president of the Specialty Food Association. “Our 2019 winners are passionate industry leaders creating exceptional, innovative specialty foods. They’re what’s driving excitement among retailers, foodservice, and consumers, and fueling our industry’s growth. It’s a delicious time for us all!"
The sofi Award Product of the Year, given to the product that received the highest cumulative score in judging, will be announced during the SFA’s Summer Fancy Food Show. Held at the Javits Center in New York, June 23-25, 2019, the show is the largest marketplace for specialty food and beverages in North America, featuring over 200,000 products from around the world.
from Specialty Food News http://bit.ly/2UVaPUo
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