sofi™ Awards
sofi Award Categories
PART 1 Award Categories
Entry Deadline: March 30, 2012 - View Part 2 Categories
Includes pickled vegetables, stuffed grape leaves, olive medleys, bruschetta, cheese balls,guacamole, etc.
Ready-to-eat breads, muffins, pastries, etc., as well as dry mixes and frozen baked goods;flours, sugars, extracts; oatmeal, granola, etc.—Does NOT include cookies or crackers.
Includes cheese and dairy products such as butter, milk, yogurt, etc.; does NOT include ice cream or frozen desserts.
Product must be on the market for at least 12 years (since 2000).
Mustards, chutneys, relishes, tapenades, sandwich spreads, etc.
Includes all non-chocolate confectionery such as fruit- or nut-based candies, gummy candies, nougat, lollipops, etc.
Includes finishing, simmering, dipping sauces, etc., as well as barbecue sauces, marinades, grill glazes, hot sauces, spices, spice blends, dry rubs, salts, etc. Does NOT include pasta sauce.
Fresh, frozen and dry mix dessert items such as cakes, tarts, pies, puddings, pastries, ice cream, sorbet, etc. as well as dessert sauces and syrups.
Product Must meet at least one of these criteria: sugar-free, fat-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, sodiumfree/low-sodium, vegan.
Gift packs, gift sets, items in decorative packaging, etc.
Includes frozen entrées, hors d'oeuvres, side dishes, pizzas, etc.
Utensils, cookbooks, housewares, pet food, etc.
Dry, fresh or frozen pasta products; noodle kits; rice, rice mixes or rice bowls; other products such as couscous, quinoa, polenta, etc.
Refrigerated or frozen products packaged in bulk or amenity sizes and designed to be used by restaurants, caterers, hotels etc.
Shelf-stable products packaged in bulk or amenity sizes and designed to be used by restaurants, caterers, hotels etc.
Nuts, chips, pretzels, trail mixes, energy bars, popcorn, etc
Canned, jarred, fresh or frozen products as well as dry mixes, bases and broths.
Must be labeled with USDA Organic seal.
PART 2 Award Categories
Entry Deadline: May 4, 2012 - View Part 1 Categories
To be eligible, the Product Line must have at least six items under same brand name. To enter, send only three different products in the line, plus support material, such as a sell sheet.
Must be introduced after July 12, 2011 .
