Kuna, Idaho — Oma & Popie’s Specialty Foods, an Idaho-based producer of bold sauces, spice blends, and gourmet beef jerky, is proud to announce three new national award wins, bringing the company’s total to eight industry awards since 2023.
2025 International Flavor Spicy Awards, Oma & Popie’s received:
- 1st Place – Marinade/Steak Category for its Ying-Yang Sauce (Ginger Sesame)
- 3rd Place – Spicy Snacks Category for 5-Alarm Tango Beef Jerky
Building on that momentum, the company was also honored by the 2026 Scovie Awards, one of the most respected competitions in the spicy food industry, receiving:
- 2nd Place – Beef Jerky Category for 5-Alarm Tango Beef Jerky
“These awards are incredibly meaningful to us because they validate the bold flavor profiles we work so hard to create,” said Jan Zarr, co-founder of Oma & Popie’s Specialty Foods. “Our goal has always been simple — craft unforgettable flavors that bring people together around great food.”
The award-winning Ying-Yang Sauce (Ginger Sesame) delivers a balanced fusion of savory sesame and vibrant ginger, creating a versatile sauce ideal for stir-fry, marinades, dipping, and grilling.
Meanwhile, the fiery 5-Alarm Tango Beef Jerky has quickly become a fan favorite, known for its layered heat and bold flavor that reflects the brand’s signature approach to crafting crave-worthy snacks.
With a growing lineup that includes sauces, spice blends, and now beef jerky, Oma & Popie’s continues to gain recognition across the specialty food industry for its commitment to bold flavor innovation.
“These recognitions across multiple categories — sauces, spice blends, and beef jerky — show that our flavor philosophy translates across everything we create,” Zarr added. “We’re just getting started.”
Oma & Popie’s products are crafted in small batches and are available through select retailers, specialty markets, and online.
About Oma & Popie’s Specialty Foods
Founded in Idaho, Oma & Popie’s Specialty Foods creates award-winning sauces, spice blends, and beef jerky inspired by bold flavor combinations and culinary creativity. Known for their signature fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, the brand continues to push boundaries in the specialty food space.
Oma & Popie’s
Where Flavor Knows No Boundaries.
Media Contact:
Jan Zarr
Oma & Popie’s Specialty Foods
Website : OmaandPopies.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 208.867.4594