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Sofi Gold Award-Winning Janet’s Finest Compotes Introduces New Holiday Mini Sampler Packs for the 2026 Entertaining Season

Sofi Gold Award-Winning Janet’s Finest Compotes Introduces New Holiday Mini Sampler Packs for the 2026 Entertaining Season

ST. PAUL, Minn. — As shoppers continue to seek elevated, ready-to-gift food items during the holiday season, Janet’s Finest Compotes is introducing its new Holiday Mini Sampler Packs, a seasonal format designed for modern entertaining, cheese pairings, and effortless gifting.

Each beautifully compact sampler includes four 1.5 oz jars of Janet’s Finest berry and jalapeño compotes in a holiday-ready package created for gathering season. The back of each box also features a QR code with recipe inspiration, cheese pairings, and serving ideas to help shoppers immediately use and enjoy the product.

“Consumers are increasingly looking for specialty food products that feel elevated, giftable, and easy to bring into entertaining occasions,” said Angela Kmeck, Co-founder of Janet’s Finest Compotes. “We created the Holiday Mini Sampler Pack to feel festive and premium while also giving shoppers a simple way to experience multiple flavors for hostess gifts and seasonal celebrations.”

The new format was designed with merchandising flexibility in mind, particularly for premium grocery and entertaining displays. With a compact footprint and strong visual presentation, the sampler packs offer retailers an easy seasonal add-on purchase opportunity for specialty cheese shoppers.

Known for its fruit-forward compotes crafted to pair beautifully with cheese boards, entertaining spreads, cocktails, and everyday occasions, Janet’s Finest continues to expand its assortment with products designed for premium grocery and specialty retail environments.

Janet’s Finest Compotes will also be exhibiting at the Summer Fancy Food Show. Attendees are invited to stop by Booth #667 to preview the new Holiday Mini Sampler Packs and explore the brand’s broader assortment of sweet heat preserves and entertaining-focused products.

About Janet’s Finest Compotes

Founded on family recipes, Janet’s Finest Compotes has been delighting customers with small-batch, fruit-forward spreads for 30 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.

To learn more about Janet’s Finest Compotes, visit janetsfinest.com or follow @janetsfinest on Instagram and Facebook.