Miz En Place is proud to share that one of our amazing vendors Ronda’s Fine Foods and their delicious Original Romesco Dip/Sauce/Spread has won the new product award in the Salsa & Dips Category as part of the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) 2022 sofi™ Awards, a top honor in the $170.4 billion specialty food industry.
Ronda’s Original Romesco was one of 102 winners selected by a panel of specialty food experts from nearly 2,000 entries across 53 product categories. Products are judged on taste, including flavor, appearance, texture and aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation. All tastings are anonymous and are held at the prestigious Rutgers Food Innovation Center.
“We are thrilled that our Original Romesco has won a New Product Award,” says Ronda Brittian, Co-Founder of Ronda’s Fine Foods and creator of the Original Romesco recipe. “To win the highly competitive new product sofi™ award, and to be recognized by the industry for our commitment to excellence, taste, and quality, is a huge honor. The sofi™ Awards are the ultimate stamp of approval, and we’re very proud to receive the New Product recognition this year.”
With originations in Northern Spain, Ronda’s Original Romesco is a Dip/Sauce/Spread made with the California Almond, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic & Spices. It is a low-carb, all-natural and gluten-free product.
The sofi Awards competition is open annually to members of the Specialty Food Association. The Awards have been given each year since 1972. They recognize extraordinary specialty food and beverage products and the people who create them. Winners will be showcased at the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show, running June 12-14, at the Javits Center in New York City.
More about Ronda’s Fine Foods
Ronda’s Fine Foods is a California-based, family-owned, business focused on creating unique, small-batch, gourmet food items to inspire the discerning home chef. Their line of delicious products aims to complement your table and help you create beautiful and delicious meals that you will be proud to share with your family and friends.
The two co-founders of Ronda’s Fine Foods, Ronda Brittian and Steve Davis, met in early 2018. Their first date, a 7-mile hike in the beautiful Sonoma hills, set the foundation for what turned into a beautiful relationship. They soon realized that Ronda’s great passion for all things culinary and Steve’s 30+ year career in the food industry may also be a fortuitous alliance for them both to realize their long-held culinary dreams. Hers: to create delicious, gourmet specialty food products and His: to launch a premium product line of his very own.
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What is the Specialty Food Association?
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has been the leading trade association and source of information about the $170.4 billion specialty food industry for 70 years. Founded in 1952 in New York City, the SFA represents manufacturers, importers, retailers, distributors, brokers, and others in the trade. The SFA is known for its Fancy Food Shows; and the sofi™ Awards, which have honored excellence in specialty food and beverage for 50 years.
Congratulations to Ronda’s Fine Foods! We are so proud of them, proud to be working with them, and extremely happy that we can share their wonderful creations with our customers.
