The 2024 Good Food Awards Finalists were announced, and 10 products from the Triangle — that were selected from over 1,700 entries — topped the blind taste test and passed a screening for category-specific sustainability standards.
From chocolate and confections to beer and preserves, the Triangle is represented in eight of the 17 categories.
Big Spoon Roasters , Durham | Lum Lum Thai Curry Peanut & Cashew Butter (Pantry)
Boro Beverage Company , Chapel Hill | Trailblazer Kombucha (Drinks)
Chocolatay Confections , Chapel Hill and Durham | Raspberry Rose (Confections)
Fera’wyn’s Artisan Chocolates , Holly Springs | Limoncello (Confections)
Fullsteam , Durham | Bethania Dark Lager (Beer)
Mrs. Ruth’s Jams , Apex | Apple Pecan Jam and Olivia’s Caramel Apple Jam (Preserves)
The Spicy Hermit , Durham | Bok Choy Kimchi and Kohlrabi Carrot Kimchi (Pickles)
Videri Chocolate Factory , Raleigh | 75% Vietnam Single Origin Dark Chocolate (Chocolate)
Videri Chocolate Factory, Raleigh | Backyard Fig & Fennel Caramel and Chewy Coffee Crunch Caramel (Confections)
Young Hearts Distilling Co. , Raleigh | Artemisia and Potenza (Spirits)
Stay tuned to see who wins at the Good Food Awards Ceremony in April.