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LORI'S ORIGINAL LEMONADE Wins Gold in sofi™ Awards

LORI'S ORIGINAL LEMONADE LAVENDER LEMONADE

Nearly 1,500 Products Competed for Top Specialty Food Association Awards

Ventura, CA (May 10, 2021)LAVENDER LEMONADE has won the gold award in the JUICES AND BEVERAGES as part of the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) 2021 sofi™ Awards, a top honor in the $158 billion specialty food industry.

LORI’S LAVENDER LEMONADE was one of 130 winners selected from nearly 1,500 entries across 49 product categories. Products are judged in an anonymous sampling for taste - including flavor, appearance, texture, and aroma - ingredient quality, and innovation. The sofi judging was held at the prestigious Rutgers Food Innovation Center in April following strict safety guidelines.

“We are thrilled that our LAVENDER LEMONADE has won a gold award”, says Lori, Chief Believer of LORI’S ORIGINAL LEMONADE. “To be recognized by the industry for our commitment to quality and flavor is a big honor. The sofi Awards are ultimate stamps of approval and we’re proud to claim the gold this year.”

Our unique organic, Lavender Lemonade is gently infused with lavender to create a refreshing and light beverage. LORI’S LAVENDER LEMONADE can be found in 10 states, visit www.lorisoriginallemonade.com for a location near you.

The sofi Awards competition is open annually to members of the Specialty Food Association. The Awards have been given each year since 1972. They recognize extraordinary specialty food and beverage products and the people who create them.

About LORI’S ORIGINAL LEMONADE

LORI’S ORIGINAL LEMONADE was founded in 2011 by LORI VOLK. Located in VENTURA, CA, the company’s philosophy about LORI’S ORIGINAL LEMONADE is creating the most interesting lemonades. Using high quality, organic ingredients and real juice, the company’s inspiration and focus is to create unique, delicious and refreshing beverages.  Future plans include launching a new flavor summer 2021. More information can be found at www.lorisoriginallemonade.com

About the Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association (SFA), is the leading trade association and source of information about the $158.4 billion specialty food industry. Founded in 1952 in New York City, the SFA represents makers, importers, retailers, distributors, and others in the trade. The SFA is known for its Fancy Food Shows; the sofi™ Awards, which honor excellence in specialty food and beverage; Trendspotter Panel Show reports and annual predictions; the State of the Specialty Food Industry Report; the Product  Marketplace database, featuring specialty foods and beverages in 161 categories and sub-categories; Infinite Aisle, a new ecommerce marketplace that enables SFA Members to make buyer-maker connections and sales year-round; and Specialty Food LIVE!™, a digital marketplace experience.

LORI’S ORIGINAL LEMONADE, MEDIA CONTACT:

LORI VOLK, CHIEF BELIEVER/FOUNDER, 805 640 6565, [email protected]

Specialty Food Association Media Contact:

PR Department, [email protected]