ST. PAUL, MN, October 2025 —Janet’s Finest Compotes, maker of small-batch fruit compotes with a signature jalapeño twist, is proud to announce that its Peach Berry Jalapeño Compote has been named a Finalist for the Specialty Food Association’s 2026 sofi™ Awards in the Spreads category. The sofi Awards, often called the “Oscars” of the specialty food world, celebrate the best and most innovative specialty foods from around the globe.
“We’re so honored to be recognized by the Specialty Food Association,” said Janet, founder and original recipe creator. “This flavor has always been one of my favorites! It’s the perfect balance of sweet peaches, mixed berries, and a touch of jalapeño heat. Seeing it reach this level of recognition is a dream come true.”
The Peach Berry Jalapeño Compote stood out among more than 1,200 entries, judged by a panel of specialty food buyers in a blind tasting. Products were evaluated based on flavor, appearance, texture, aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation.
Crafted from ripe peaches, mixed berries, and a hint of jalapeño, the Peach Berry Jalapeño Compote embodies the brand’s hallmark blend of sweet and heat. It’s a versatile, premium addition to cheese boards, baked goods, and glazes reflecting consumer demand for elevated, multi-use condiments with bold flavor profiles.
This honor caps a milestone year for Janet’s Finest Compotes, which continues to expand distribution across key specialty and natural retailers, strengthen its e-commerce presence, and build brand awareness through national media and trade partnerships.
“This recognition validates our commitment to small-batch craftsmanship and innovation,” said Angela, Janet’s daughter and co-owner. “We’re excited to share our fruit-and-jalapeño combinations with even more retailers and consumers in the year ahead.”
About Janet’s Finest Compotes
Founded on family recipes, Janet’s Finest Compotes has been delighting customers with small-batch, fruit-forward spreads for over 25 years. With a reputation for inventive flavors and quality ingredients, the brand continues to evolve while staying true to its handcrafted heritage. Proud to be WBENC-certified, 100% women-owned, and domestically produced, Janet’s Finest Compotes is committed to quality, community, and flavor you can feel good about.
For more information on Janet’s Finest Compotes and its award-nominated Peach Berry Jalapeño Compote, visit janetsfinest.com or follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @janetsfinest.
Media Contact For Janet’s Finest Compotes:
Angela Kmeck, Co-owner
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(917) 648-1324
Media Contact for the Specialty Food Association:
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