Honey Wins Big at sofi Awards, Sweets & Snacks Expo

In the dynamic world of consumer packaged goods (CPG), innovation is the key to standing out in a crowded marketplace. Honey products, with their all-natural sweetness and functional properties, feature a multitude of unique benefits to consumers. Recent advancements and creative approaches have pushed honey products to the forefront of the industry, earning them prestigious accolades and recognition.

Two such notable honors are the Sweets & Snacks Expo’s Most Innovative Product Awards and the Specialty Food Association’s sofi Awards, both of which celebrate excellence in innovation. This year, honey CPG products have not only captivated taste buds but also demonstrated groundbreaking ideas. Join us as we delve into the sweet success of these award-winning honey products and explore the creativity that sets them apart.

2024 Most Innovative New Products Awards Finalists/Sweets & Snacks Expo

Savory Snacks Finalist
Ginger Turmeric Honey Peanuts, We Are Nuts: Honey is layered over Georgia peanuts and combined with the company's proprietary toffee coating. Organic ginger, turmeric root, lemons and Thai chili peppers are fermented for a fascinating flavor combination.

Sweet Snacks Finalist
Crazy Candy S’more Crunchers, Andersen’s: A freeze-dried marshmallow delight that combines honey with a classic s’more flavor. The crunchy snack includes rich chocolate and graham crackers, completing the crunchy and airy mouthfeel.

2024 sofi Award Winning Honey Products

Baked Goods/Bakery Desserts
Classic Panettone, Olivieri 1882: Acacia honey is used in this Classic Panettone cake, made with natural sourdough that passes through a 48-hour double fermentation process. It’s free from preservatives, flavorings and vegetable fats.

Cereals & Granola
Vanilla Bean Granola with Sour Cherries, Jamie's Farm: Honey, gluten-free oats and dried sour cherries are baked with real ground vanilla beans and grass-fed ghee for a warm, buttery flavored granola.

Non-Cow Milk, Mixed Milk
Meyer Lemon and Honey, Cypress Grove: Alfalfa honey is mixed into fresh goat cheese for a tangy, balanced sweetness.

Frozen Desserts
Sea Salt & Honeycomb Toffee, Tillamook: Honey, crunchy honeycomb toffee and sea salt are combined to sweet and salty perfection in a 16 fluid ounce carton.

Hot Sauce
District Sauce, Clark + Hopkins: A zesty homage to D.C.’s Ethiopian community, District Sauce is more than a condiment. It’s a celebration of rich, bold flavors thanks to honey, Ethiopian curry and ginger.

Soda & Carbonated Beverages
Sparkling Mint Lemonade, Fresh Fizz Soda: This organic soda is sweetened with honey and made with only real food ingredients like lemon juice and fresh mint.

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Honey Wins Big at sofi Awards, Sweets & Snacks Expo

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