Every year, the Good Food Foundation recognizes food and drink crafters producing superior tasting products that are socially and environmentally responsible. After a blind tasting and sustainability check, ~2,000 entries were narrowed down to 513 products for the 2023 Good Food finalists .
From chocolate and confections to beer and pantry items, the Triangle is represented in seven of the 18 categories. Meet our local finalists and their stand-out products:
- Videri Chocolate Factory , Raleigh | 75% Guatemala Single Origin Dark Chocolate Bar (Chocolate) + Blackberry Basil Caramel (Confections)
- Fullsteam Brewery , Durham | Biscuit Hefeweizen (Beer) + Old Orchard Creek Gose (Beer)
- The Spicy Hermit , Durham | Sweet Onion Kimchi (Pickles)
- Big Spoon Roasters , Durham | Pistachio Crunch Almond Butter (Pantry)
- Chocolatay Confections , Chapel Hill | Strawberry Sunflower Bonbon (Confections)
- Boro Beverage Co. , Chapel Hill | Pollinator Punch Kombucha (Drinks)
- Mrs. Ruth’s Jams , Apex | Chatham House Blueberry Mustard (Pantry) + Blueberry Lemon Basil Jam (Preserves)
During the week of January 30, finalists will be showcased during virtual tastings . The ~200 winners will be celebrated during an awards ceremony on Friday, April 21 in Portland, OR.