Nearly 2,000 Products Competed for the Top Specialty Food Association Award
Petaluma, CA (May 10, 2022) – Ronda’s Fine Foods Original Romesco Dip/Sauce/Spread has won the new product award in the Salsa & Dips Category as part of the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) 2022 sofi™ Awards, a top honor in the $170.4 billion specialty food industry.
Ronda’s Original Romesco was one of 102 winners selected by a panel of specialty food experts from nearly 2,000 entries across 53 product categories. Products are judged on taste, including flavor, appearance, texture and aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation. All tastings are anonymous and are held at the prestigious Rutgers Food Innovation Center.
“We are thrilled that our Original Romesco has won a New Product Award,” says Ronda Brittian, Co-Founder of Ronda’s Fine Foods and creator of the Original Romesco recipe. “To win the highly competitive new product sofi™award, and to be recognized by the industry for our commitment to excellence, taste, and quality, is a huge honor. The sofi™Awards are the ultimate stamp of approval, and we’re very proud to receive the New Product recognition this year.”
With originations in Northern Spain, Ronda’s Original Romesco is a Dip/Sauce/Spread made with the California Almond, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic & Spices. It is a low-carb, all-natural and gluten-free product.
Primarily merchandised in the Specialty Cheese/Deli and Meat/Seafood Departments, Ronda’s Original Romesco can currently be found in 250+ retail locations across 19 states. Ronda’s Original Romesco is extremely versatile and pairs beautifully with charcuterie items (cheeses, salami, olives, nuts, crackers/crostini), grilled meats/poultry, seafood, eggs, and a variety of vegetables.
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. Winners will be showcased at the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show, running June 12-14, at the Javits Center in New York City.
About Ronda’s Fine Foods
Ronda’s Fine Foods, launched in Summer 2021, is a woman and minority owned company based in Petaluma, CA. Their mission to provide the food community with an exceptionally unique and delicious line of gourmet products featuring family recipes inspired by flavors of the world. Ronda’s Fine Foods is focused on the highest standards, and it is their aim to exceed consumer expectations with regards to taste, service, and experience. Their hope is to inspire the discerning home chef to create healthy, quick and delicious meals for their family and friends.
About the Specialty Food Association
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has been the leading trade association and source of information about the $170.4 billion specialty food industry for 70 years. Founded in 1952 in New York City, the SFA represents manufacturers, importers, retailers, distributors, brokers, and others in the trade. The SFA is known for its Fancy Food Shows; and the sofi™ Awards, which have honored excellence in specialty food and beverage for 50 years.
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