The Winner's Circle
The 2008 Sofi Award
Winners
The 2007 Sofi Awards (formerly
the NASFT Product Awards) Gold Winners
NASFT Sofi Award Finalsts for
2007
2007 Gourmet Golds Winners
Nominees for the 2007 Summer Fancy Food Show NASFT Awards Part 1 of the Competition consisted of 29 categories. Judging took place at the NASFT offices in New York, where eight specialty food retailers, supermarket buyers, natural food merchants, chefs and culinary educators analyzed and tasted nearly 2,900 specialty food items from 1,466 total entries. Part 2 will cover Outstanding New Product 2007. Finalists for Part 2 will be chosen in June and Winners of both parts of the Competition will be selected at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.
OUTSTANDING APPETIZER, ANTIPASTO, SALSA OR DIP
Product: The Fine Cheese Co. Pearls of Pure Goats' Cheese
Cheese From Britain LLC www.cheesefrombritain.com
Product: Texas Tornados
Jardine Foods www.jardinefoods.com
Product: Tillen Farms Pickled Crispy Asparagus
Metzger Specialty Brands, Inc. www.tillenfarms.com
Product: Rick's Picks Phat Beets
Rick's Picks LLC www.rickspicksnyc.com
Product: Chile Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa
Rosa Mexicano Kitchen www.rosamexicano.com
OUTSTANDING BAKED GOOD, BAKING INGREDIENT OR CEREAL
Product: German Chocolate Brownies
Blissful Brownies www.blissfulbrownies.com
Product: Original Granola
Dunlin Place Bakery (Collins & Co.) www.dunlinplacebakery.com
Product: Brownie Bites
Just Desserts, Inc. www.justdesserts.com
Product: English Lemon Pudding
The Sticky Toffee Pudding Company www.stickytoffeepudding.com
OUTSTANDING CHEESE OR DAIRY PRODUCT
Product: Le Rustique Camembert
Advantage International Foods Corp. www.advantagefoods.com
Product: Moondarra Honey Pistachio Cheese
European Imports Ltd. www.eiltd.com
Product: Vermont Bonne Bouche
Vermont Butter & Cheese Co. Inc. www.vtbutterandcheeseco.com
Product: Yancey's Fancy Jalapeno PeppadewTM Cheddar
Yancey's Fancy Inc. www.yanceysfancy.com
OUTSTANDING CHOCOLATE
Product: Hazelnut Diamonds
Fran's Chocolates, Ltd. www.franschocolates.com
Product: Dark Chocolate with Walnuts Truffle Fudge Bar
John Kelly Chocolates www.johnkellychocolates.com
Product: Lemon Mousse Truffle Bar
Seattle Chocolate Company www.seattlechocolates.com
Product: Theo Organic, Fair Trade Artisan Confections
Theo Chocolate www.theochocolate.com
OUTSTANDING COLD BEVERAGE
Product: NOP Organic Merlot Grape Juice Didier Goubet
Crystal Food Import Corp. www.crystalfoodimport.com
Product: Costa Rican Pineapple
Fizzy Lizzy www.fizzylizzy.com
Product: Ginger Soother
Royal Pacific Foods/The Ginger People www.gingerpeople.com
Product: Sweet Leaf Lemonade
Sweet Leaf Tea Co. www.sweetleaftea.com
OUTSTANDING CONDIMENT
Product: Artichoke Lemon Pesto Grande
Bella Cucina Artful Food www.bellacucina.com
Product: Dulcet Creole Mustard
Dulcet Cuisine www.dulcetcuisine.com
Product: Truffle Gatherers' Sauce
FungusAmongUs Inc. www.fungusamongus.com
Product: Cereal Terra Asparagus Cream
Purely Organic, Ltd. www.purelyorganic.com
Product: Apricot Fruit Paste
Rutherford & Meyer USA www.rutherfordandmeyer.com
OUTSTANDING CONFECTION
Product: Gourmet Chipotle Caramels
Bequet Confections www.bequetconfections.com
Product: Pistachio Almond Torrone
Di Camillo Bakery www.dicamillobakery.com
Product: Peppermint Jewels
Hammond's Candies Since 1920 www.hammondscandies.com
Product: RJ's Natural Black Soft Eating Licorice
New Zealand Natural Goods LLC www.nzng.com
OUTSTANDING COOKIE
Product: Elegant & English Ginger & Lemon
Cheese From Britain LLC www.cheesefrombritain.com
Product: Nairn's Stem Ginger Oat Biscuits
Christopher Brookes Distinctive Foods www.cbdf.com
Product: Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dancing Deer Baking Co. www.dancingdeer.com
Product: Viva Sonoma Italian Chocolate Orange Cookies
Eat, Inc www.eatspecialtyfoods.com
OUTSTANDING COOKING SAUCE OR FLAVOR ENHANCER
Product: Bear-Man Growlin' Grizzly Barbecue/Dipping Sauce
Bear-man Specialty Foods, LLC www.bear-man.com
Product: Tomato Chipotle Butter
Epicurean Butter www.epicureanbutter.com
Product: Soy Vay Hoisin Garlic Asian Glaze & Marinade
Soy Vay Enterprises Inc. www.soyvay.com
Product: Roasted Apple Grille Sauce
Stonewall Kitchen www.stonewallkitchen.com
Product: Korean Ginger Scallion Marinade
Wild Thymes Farm, Inc. www.wildthymes.com
OUTSTANDING CRACKER
Product: Biscotti Di Camillo
Di Camillo Bakery www.dicamillobakery.com
Product: Whole Wheat Croccantini
La Panzanella, LLC www.lapanzanella.com
Product: Blue Cheese Sesame Seed Crackers
Stonewall Kitchen www.stonewallkitchen.com
OUTSTANDING DESSERT OR DESSERT TOPPING
Product: Brent's Caramel Brandy Sauce
Anette's Chocolate Factory Inc. www.anettes.com
Product: Entrée Hot Chocolate Soufflés
Best Cheese Corp. www.bestcheeseusa.com
Product: Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet
Ciao Bella Gelato Company, Inc. www.ciaobellagelato.com
Spring Fancy Food Show Booth #5704
Product: Paradiso Minicake
The French Patisserie www.frenchpatisserie.com
OUTSTANDING DIET AND LIFESTYLE PRODUCT
Product: Raisin' the Bar Raw Bar
Beth's Fine Desserts, Inc. www.beths.com
Product: Belizza Pomegranate Acai Sorbet
Caffe Classico Foods Inc. www.belizza.com
Product: Gluten-Free & Wheat-Free Chunky Chocolate Pecan Cookies
Michael's Cookies www.michaelscookies.com
Product: Cranberry Almond Porridge
Three Bears' Porridge www.threebearsporridge.com
OUTSTANDING FOOD GIFT
Product: Quattro Gift Tray
Fastachi, Ltd. www.fastachi.com
Product: A World Tour by Dessert
Island Desserts LLC www.islanddesserts.com
Product: S'more Kit
Laura's Candy www.lcandy.com
Product: Backpack Through Provence
Les Trois Petits Cochons Inc. www.3pigs.com
OUTSTANDING FOODSERVICE PRODUCT
Product: Lebanese Yogurt Sherbet
Ciao Bella Gelato Company, Inc. www.ciaobellagelato.com
Product: Smoked Duck Half
Culver Duck Farms, Inc. www.culverduck.com
Product: Dulce De Leche Drinking Chocolate
Schokinag Chocolate North America, Inc. www.drinkyourchocolate.com
Product: SweetCrystal Violas
Sweetfields Inc. www.sweetfields.com
OUTSTANDING FROZEN SAVORY
Product: Entrée Double Cheese Soufflés
Best Cheese Corp. www.bestcheeseusa.com
Product: Mushroom Truffle Risotto Phyllo Flower Hors d'Oeuvres
Dufour Pastry Kitchens, Inc. www.dufourpastrykitchens.com
Product: Fillo Classics Handmade Spanakopita
Kronos Products, Inc. www.kronosproducts.com
OUTSTANDING HOT BEVERAGE
Product: Adagio Golden Monkey Teabags
Adagio Teas www.adagioxl.com
Product: Fran's Premium Hot Chocolate
Fran's Chocolates, Ltd. www.franschocolates.com
Product: E. Guittard Grand Cacao Drinking Chocolate
Guittard Chocolate Co. www.guittard.com
OUTSTANDING INNOVATION IN PACKAGING DESIGN OR FUNCTION
Product: Dave's Adjustable Heat Hot Sauce
Dave's Gourmet, Inc. www.davesgourmet.com
Product: Fastachi Duo Gift Tray
Fastachi, Ltd. www.fastachi.com
Product: Chocolate Quail Eggs
Knipschildt Chocolatier www.knipschildt.com
Product: Antico Pastificio Umbro Risotto Milanese
Olive Tree Marketing International Inc. www.olivetreemarketing.com
OUTSTANDING JAM, PRESERVE, HONEY OR NUT BUTTER
Product: Pear Lime Limbo
Product: Sour Cherry Preserve
Harvest Song www.harvestsongventures.com
Product: Wildflower Honey
Oregon Growers & Shippers www.growersandshippers.com
Product: Pineapple Mango Legendary Spreadable Fruit
Sarabeth's Kitchen www.sarabeth.com
OUTSTANDING MEAT, PÂTÉ OR SEAFOOD
Product: Chicken Sausage with Apple and Calvados
Les Trois Petits Cochons Inc. www.3pigs.com
Product: Fondo di Toscano White Anchovies
Sid Wainer & Son Specialty Produce & Specialty Foods www.sidwainer.com
Product: Fra'mani Salame Gentile
The Cheeseworks, Ltd. www.thecheeseworks.com
OUTSTANDING NON-FOOD SPECIALTY ITEM
Product: Red Oak Gourmet Grilling Planks
Fire & Flavor Grilling Co. www.fireandflavor.com
Product: If You Care All Natural 100% Unbleached Waxed Paper
Source Atlantique Inc. www.foodimportgroup.com
OUTSTANDING OIL
Product: Lemon Myrtle Infused Macadamia Oil
Brookfarm www.brookfarm.com.au
Product: Castelas Olive Oil
De Medici Imports, Ltd. www.demedici.com
Product: Hazelnut Oil by J. Leblanc
K.L. Keller, Imports www.klkellerimports.com
Product: Merula Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Rogers International, LLC www.rogersintl.com
OUTSTANDING PASTA SAUCE
Product: Farmhouse Sugo Pasta Sauce
Bella Cucina Artful Food www.bellacucina.com
Product: Vodka Pink Peppercorn Pasta Sauce
Delicae Gourmet www.delicaegourmet.com
Product: Patsy's Fra Diavolo
Patsy's Brand Inc. www.patsys.com
OUTSTANDING PASTA, RICE OR GRAIN
Product: Soy Bean and Wild Rice Salad
Azuma Foods International Inc., USA www.azumafoods.com
Product: Sportie Pappardelle
Crystal Food Import Corp. www.crystalfoodimport.com
Product: Brown Kalijira Rice
Lotus Foods www.lotusfoods.com
OUTSTANDING PRODUCT LINE
Product: Alexia Product Line
Alexia Foods www.alexiafoods.com
Product: Cypress Grove Chevre
Cypress Grove Chevre, Inc. www.cypressgrovechevre.com
Product: Dancing Deer Product Line
Dancing Deer Baking Co. www.dancingdeer.com
Product: Fizzy Lizzy
Fizzy Lizzy www.fizzylizzy.com
Product: Late July Organic Snacks
Late July Organic Snacks www.latejuly.com
Product: Vermont Butter & Cheese Company Product Line
Vermont Butter & Cheese Co. Inc. www.vtbutterandcheeseco.com
OUTSTANDING SALAD DRESSING
Product: Briannas Homestyle Saucy Ginger Mandarin Salad Dressing
Del Sol Food Company, Inc. www.briannasaladdressing.com
Product: Caesar Miso
Galeoscafe www.galeoscafe.com
Product: Passion Fruit Salad Refresher
Wild Thymes Farm, Inc. www.wildthymes.com
OUTSTANDING SNACK FOOD
Product: Brent's Micro Brew Firey Beer Brittle
Anette's Chocolate Factory Inc. www.anettes.com
Product: Crispy Apples
Crispy Green, Inc. www.crispygreen.com
Product: Popcorn, Indiana Smoked Cheddar Kettlecorn
Dale & Thomas Popcorn www.daleandthomaspopcorn.com
Product: Late July Organic Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
Late July Organic Snacks www.latejuly.com
OUTSTANDING SOUP, STEW, BEAN OR CHILI
Product: Savory Herb Cioppino Steambath
Coastal Classics, Ltd. www.coastalclassics.com
Product: South of the Border Tortilla Soup
Frontier Soups www.frontiersoups.com
Product: Cundy's Harbor Lobster Stew
Hancock Gourmet Lobster Company www.hancockgourmetlobster.com
OUTSTANDING USDA-APPROVED ORGANIC PRODUCT
Product: Organic 7 Grain Pancake & Waffle Whole Grain Mix
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc. www.bobsredmill.com
Product: Organic Divina Pitted Green Olives
FoodMatch Inc. www.foodmatch.com
Product: Organic Strawberry Colorado Mountain Jam
Plum Daisy LLC/dba Colorado Mountain Jam www.plumdaisy.com
Product: Organic Blue Agave Syrup
Wholesome Sweeteners www.organicsugars.biz
OUTSTANDING VINEGAR
Product: Pear Balsamic Vinegar
A Perfect Pear From Napa Valley www.aperfectpear.net
Product: Emiliana Honey Dressing (Vinegar)
Belgravia Imports www.belgraviaimports.com
Product: Sotaroni Sweet Moscatel Vinegar
Power-Selles Imports, Inc. www.psimports.net
