TROY, MI — June 2025 — Papa’s Kitchen, a Michigan-based, women-owned brand known for its crave-worthy refrigerated dressings and marinades, is thrilled to announce its debut at the 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. Exhibiting in the River Pavilion-Debut District, Papa’s Kitchen is bringing fresh flavor, family legacy, and serious versatility to the national stage.
Crafted with high-quality ingredients and rooted in a beloved family recipe, Papa’s Kitchen dressings are designed to be more than just salad toppers — they’re dips, marinades, and secret weapons in the kitchen. With five standout flavors, the brand has already earned shelf space in over 400 Midwest retail locations — including every Meijer store — and is now expanding its reach.
Featured Flavors:
- Pink Greek™
OFTEN COPIED, NEVER DUPLICATED.
A Detroit staple turned household favorite. This silky, tangy-sweet dressing combines red wine vinegar, oil, Grecian herbs, a hint of beet, and just enough garlic to keep you coming back. Smooth, bold, and addicting — this is the one that started it all.
- Creamy Dill
SIMPLY DILL-ICOUS.
Where Ranch meets real dill flavor. A creamy combo of fresh dill, sour cream, mayo, and garlic, this one is perfect for dipping veggies, dressing potato salad, or slathering on a sandwich. It’s bright, tangy, and has Michigan written all over it.
- Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
TASTE OF THE GREEK ISLES.
This light vinaigrette is herb-forward and bursting with freshness. Made with red wine vinegar, oil, and a medley of chopped mint, basil, oregano, parsley, and garlic — it’s perfect over grains, greens, or grilled fish.
- Harvest Vinaigrette
AUTUMN IN A BOTTLE.
A warm, cozy blend of apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, pumpkin, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Whether you’re tossing it with roasted vegetables, kale salad, or using it as a glaze for pork, it brings a touch of fall to every season.
- Green Goddess
YOUR BODY IS A TEMPLE.
A vibrant, plant-powered twist on a classic. This vegan-friendly blend includes olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs, and pureed chickpeas — creating a thick, tangy dressing that’s as clean as it is craveable.
“We created Papa’s Kitchen to make healthy, flavorful meals simple and exciting,” said Christina Kalfaian, founder and CEO. “Our dressings are versatile, crafted with real ingredients, and designed to stay at the front of your fridge — not forgotten in the back.”
Attendees can visit Booth RP203A to sample all five flavors and learn more about private label, foodservice, and retail partnerships.
About Papa’s Kitchen
Papa’s Kitchen is a women-owned, Michigan-made brand born from a family recipe and a whole lot of love. Founded in 2021 by mother-daughter duo Christina Kalfaian and Cleo Papadopoulos, the company was inspired by a dressing created decades ago by Christina’s father — a restaurateur in Metro Detroit whose customers couldn’t stop asking for “the pink stuff.”
What began as a local favorite has evolved into a fast-growing brand built around quality, functionality, and feel-good food. Papa’s Kitchen dressings are gluten-free, made without artificial preservatives, and designed for multi-purpose use — perfect for dipping, drizzling, marinating, or meal-prepping.
As a certified women-owned business, Papa’s Kitchen proudly:
- Sources fresh ingredients from local Michigan partners
- Works with a Michigan-based co-packer
- Supports community causes and food festivals
- Has doubled sales year over year since launch
Now available in over 400 retail stores across the Midwest, Papa’s Kitchen is ready to take its place on the national shelf — one bottle, one story, and one delicious bite at a time.
Learn more: www.papaskitchendressings.com
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Contact:
Christina Kalfaian
Founder, Papa’s Kitchen
[email protected]
www.papaskitchendressings.com