Specialty Food Association announces winners of 2021 sofi Awards

Judges reviewed 1,500 products across 49 categories.

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has announced the winners of the 2021 sofi Awards.

Available only to product-qualified members of the SFA, the sofi Awards opened March 1 and resulted in nearly 1,500 products from around the world pouring into SFA's partner for the awards, the Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University (FIC).

Through anonymous tastings, FIC experts evaluated products in 49 categories that ranged from Cocktail Mixes & Mocktails to Yogurt & Kefir. A detailed process assessed entrants for their flavor, appearance, texture, aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation, then judges awarded 130 specialty food products with gold, silver, and new product trophies.

"The sofi Awards have been recognizing the best of the best in the specialty food industry since 1972," said Laura Lozada, v.p. membership, Specialty Food Association. "We are so proud of our members and their perseverance during this difficult time. They continue to innovate and grow and are the foundation of our industry. The SFA is honored to recognize their creativity and the quality of their products."

Confectionery sofi Award winners include: