{"id":139,"date":"2023-06-01T14:09:58","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T18:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/?p=139"},"modified":"2023-06-21T10:36:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T14:36:48","slug":"flavor-of-georgia-winners-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/flavor-of-georgia-winners-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Flavor of Georgia Winners 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023 Finalists and Grand Prize Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Small food businesses all over the state enter in the Flavor of Georgia competition in hopes of being named the grand prize winner. Winners of each food product category receive promotional materials from the University as well as complementary Georgia Grown Memberships. However, only one can take home the grand prize of free consultations from our very own<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"#FoodPIC\" target=\"_blank\"> Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center<\/a> plus exhibition space at the Annual Georgia Food Industry Association Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about the winners of the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.uga.edu\/flavor-of-georgia-grand-prize-goes-to-barlows-foods\/\">2023 Flavor of Georgia at UGA Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/06\/52791914003_1951efc20e_w.jpg\" alt=\"Finalist are cutting their smoked meats for attendees to sample. \" class=\"wp-image-227 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/06\/52791914003_1951efc20e_w.jpg 400w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/06\/52791914003_1951efc20e_w-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/06\/52791463396_59fc97f99b_w-1.jpg\" alt=\"From left to right: The winner of the Jams and Jellys category: Georgia Jams. And the Grand Prize Winner, Barlow's Foods who also won the honey and syrups category. \" class=\"wp-image-226 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/06\/52791463396_59fc97f99b_w-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/06\/52791463396_59fc97f99b_w-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grand Prize Winner:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/barlowsfoods.com\/\">Barlow\u2019s Foods<\/a>, Barlow\u2019s Peach Cobbler Syrup, Atlanta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>People&#8217;s Choice Award:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/savannahbee.com\/\">Savannah Bee Company<\/a>, Hot Honey BBQ Sauce, Savannah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Category Winners:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Baked Goods:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/honeycheesecake.com\/\">Honey Specialties<\/a>, Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake, Millen<strong><br>Barbecue Sauces:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oconeegoldbbqsauce.com\/\">Oconee Creations LLC<\/a>, Oconee Gold White Gold, Statham<strong><br>Beverages:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drinkhibo.com\/\">HIBO<\/a>, HIBO Energize Original, Bishop<br><strong>Condiments, Sauces and Seasonings:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.braswells.com\/\">Braswell Food Company<\/a>, Vidalia Onion Steak Sauce, Statesboro&nbsp;<strong><br>Confections:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brittle.website\/\">Brittle Brittle Bakeries LLC<\/a>, Pecan Brittle, Fort Gaines<strong><br>Dairy Products:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dulceartisangelato\/?paipv=0&amp;eav=Afagz0XUWP5zFp080xzp59CpJ5NLlEGLUuUJHjjvDMmIBv5OoWYnQyZj4fnHqgRnKr8&amp;_rdr\">Dulce Gelato<\/a>, Probiotic Kefir Gelato, Woodstock<strong><br>Honey and Syrups:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/barlowsfoods.com\/\">Barlow\u2019s Foods<\/a>, Barlow\u2019s Peach Cobbler Syrup, Atlanta<br><strong>Jams and Jellies:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiajams.com\/\">Georgia Jams LLC<\/a>, Georgia Scorcher Pepper Spread, Williamson<strong><br>Meats and Seafood:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jensenreserve.com\/\">Jensen Reserve<\/a>, Biltong Style Bresaola Make Your Own Charcuterie Kit, Loganville<br><strong>Miscellaneous:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/woodpeckertrailolivefarm.com\/shop?gclid=CjwKCAjwoIqhBhAGEiwArXT7K6YQaX7Fru8qXvCF9dHmdmBM1je1-LuYJSKduWAMmvjxmfPJkOkuiBoChIsQAvD_BwE\">Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm<\/a>, First Press EVOO, Glennville<br><strong>Pickled Vegetables, Relish and Salsas:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sullyssalsa.com\/\">Sully\u2019s Salsa<\/a>, Sully\u2019s Slammin Mild Fresh Salsa, Roswell&nbsp;<br><strong>Snack Foods:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cajapopcorn.com\/\">Caja Popcorn<\/a>, Vadouvan Curry Popcorn, Atlanta<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:450px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Flavor of Georgia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest has launched new products into success and garnered more publicity and sales for products already in the market. Since its inception in 2007, over 1770 products have entered the competition. The contest\u2019s goal is to highlight the food sector of Georgia by helping launch small, startup food businesses and increase recognition for established brands. Foodpreneurs can enter their products into one of the 12 categories, move on to become a top 3 finalist, and win the category and Grand Prize. All participating products get featured in the printed and online directories. Finalists receive a personalized press release, the use of the Flavor of Georgia logo, and a 1-year Georgia Grown membership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the contest and see our 2023 winners by going to <a href=\"https:\/\/flavorofgeorgia.caes.uga.edu\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/flavorofgeorgia.caes.uga.edu\/\">flavorofgeorgia.caes.uga.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flavorofga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow Flavor of Georgia on Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/04\/Flav-of-Ga74-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"samples of a goat cheese spread are presented in little cups with a small burger patty, arugula, and toasted bread.\" class=\"wp-image-140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/04\/Flav-of-Ga74-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/04\/Flav-of-Ga74-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/04\/Flav-of-Ga74-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/04\/Flav-of-Ga74-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/foodscienceandtechnology\/files\/2023\/04\/Flav-of-Ga74.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2023 Finalists and Grand Prize Winner Small food businesses all over the state enter in the Flavor of Georgia competition in hopes of being named the grand prize winner. Winners of each food product category receive promotional materials from the University as well as complementary Georgia Grown Memberships. 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