Record-breaking numbers and a new home for the ceremony defined the 2011 sofi™ Awards. This year’s 35 Gold-winning products and 90 Silver Finalists proved the specialty food industry has no shortage of innovation and talent. Discover the stories of the products as suppliers share the ...

Outstanding New Product 2010 sofi Silver Finalist 2010Olive & Sinclair’s Salt & Pepper chocolate bar is crafted by Nashville locals using slow-roasted and stone-ground select single-origin beans, pure brown sugar, kosher salt and fresh milled peppercorn. The creators have combined traditional methods with modern European ...

Outstanding New Product sofi Silver Finalist 2010The family-owned-and-operated Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats introduces nitrate-free bacon. Prepared with a blend of sea salt, Turbinado sugar and celery juice and smoked for 24 hours over Wisconsin wild cherrywood, the bacon holds a robust flavor. This product is ...

Outstanding New Product sofi Silver Finalist 2010As part of Sukhi’s Indian-to-Go line, Tandoori marinated chicken is wrapped in soft Indian naan and finished with fresh sliced onions and zesty mint chutney to create an easy and delicious meal. Other Sukhi’s Naanwich flavors include Chicken Tikka ...

Outstanding New Productsofi Silver Finalist 2010This product is an all-in-one mix for gelato or tenero (soft serve), requiring no measuring or sourcing ingredients and no waste. Simply add milk and prepare using a batch freezer, or a frozen custard or soft serve machine. The salty ...

Outstanding New Product sofi Gold Winner 2010Rozendal’s handcrafted, artisanal Hibiscus vinegar is matured in oak barrels for 12 years. The vinegar is not flavored; instead organic herbs are macerated in the vinegar with the “mother.”  This is a 100 percent natural product with no additives ...

Outstanding New Product sofi Silver Finalist 2010This Masala Chai Concentrate comprises single origin black tea harvested in Yunnan, China, fresh spices and real vanilla. It is slow-brewed for 20 hours. The product is USDA Organic, Fair Trade, kosher, fat- and gluten-free and vegan. Each sale ...

Outstanding New Product sofi Silver Finalist 2010From the Alta Langa Piedmontese area, this outstanding “tre latti” cheese blends cow, goat and sheep’s milks and uses a vegetable charcoal covering. It is crafted using ancient recipes and artisanal methods. The result is a beautiful pale yellow ...

Outstanding New Productsofi Silver Finalist 2010Nutmeric Ultra Spread and Dip combines turmeric extract, Indian turmeric and honey with black pepper and organic Californian almonds, which both enhance the bioavailability of curcumin, the primary active ingredient in turmeric. The spread contains the full spectrum of curcuminoids ...

Outstanding New Productsofi Silver Finalist 2010This Apple Ice Wine Vinegar produces a fine and unexpected smoothness that will enhance the flavor of dishes while decreasing the taste of fat. It marvelously accompanies many entries or cheeses and can even be enjoyed in small doses by ...

Outstanding New Productsofi Silver Finalist 2010Reflecting a Portuguese and Anglo influence, this Indian cuisine product blends rich spices and premium ingredients to offer a quick and easy home-style cooking sauce. The flavor is achieved by following a traditional, slow-cooking process. The product is all natural ...

Outstanding Product Linesofi Silver Finalist 2010Since 1990 Bellwether Farms has been producing award-winning sheep and cow’s milk products. The Fromage Blanc has a lovely butter-yellow hue and excellent flavor. The creme fraiche is a traditional French cultured cream that provides a gourmet addition to sauces, ...

Outstanding Product Line sofi Silver Finalist 2010The Mahjoub family produces handcrafted Les Moulins Majhoub spreads with a steadfast commitment to artisan standards. Recently, the family company was awarded the Grand Prix for the promotion of agricultural activities in organic farming by the president of Tunisia. ...

Outstanding Product Linesofi Silver Finalist 2010These gluten-free baking mixes create outstanding taste and texture and allow customers to choose their own add-ins to the cookie or muffin mix. The mixes are allergen-free, certified gluten-free by GFCO and certified kosher by cRc. The line includes Bread ...

Outstanding Product Linesofi Gold Winner 2010The Ginger People factory in Queensland, Australia, is a family-owned-and-operated business since 1984. The company offers the most extensive line of premium ginger products and ingredients on the market, with more than 40 retail SKUs. The ginger is sourced from ...