Wagshal’s Imports Wins Silver In Meat, Poultry & Charcuterie Sofi Awards

Washington, DC – Wagshal’s Imports has won a silver award for Outstanding Meat, Poultry and Charcuterie in the Specialty Food Association’s 2018 sofi™ Award competition.

A sofi is the top honor in the $127 billion specialty food industry. “sofi” stands for Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation and represents the best of the best from members of the Specialty Food Association.

The Spring Valley™ Iberico Bacon was one of 150 Winners selected by a national panel of specialty food experts from more than 3,000 entries across 39 Awards categories including Outstanding Chocolate, Cheese, and Savory Snack. Every eligible entry is carefully assessed by passionate and knowledgeable food professionals including chefs, culinary experts, academics, food writers, and category buyers.  Products are judged on Taste, including flavor, appearance, texture and aroma, Ingredient Quality and Innovation.  All tastings are blind.

“We are thrilled to have won again”, says Aaron Fuchs of Wagshal’s Imports. “We sampled a lot of iberico bacon during the process of creating this product and we knew when we tasted a certain batch we had something very special. The nutty, buttery flavor of this bacon combined with the hint of hickory is unlike anything you’ve ever tasted!”  Our Spring Valley Bacon can be found online, at HEB/Central Market Stores and more retail stores in the near future.

“A sofi means a product, and the people behind it, have arrived,” says Phil Kafarakis, president, Specialty Food Association. “This year’s finalists represent a devotion to excellence and innovation in specialty food that continues to fuel our industry, excite consumer and expand retail offerings around the world.”

The sofi Awards are open to members of the Specialty Food Association, a not-for-profit trade association established in 1952 for food artisans, importers and entrepreneurs with more than 3,600 members in the U.S. and abroad. For more information on the association and its Fancy Food Shows, go to specialtyfood.com. Learn more about the 2018 sofi Awards at specialtyfood.com/sofi.

About Wagshal’s

In operation for more than 93 years, Wagshal’s is Washington, D.C.’s premier delicatessen and gourmet market, with an import division that consists of products that have won 8 sofi awards and 5 FABI awards. The company provides its customers with the finest-quality food from Spain and around the world. A passion for food and a commitment to purchasing the finest ingredients from small, family businesses are the underpinnings of all Wagshal’s offerings. More information can be found at www.wagshalsimports.com.

About the Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association is a thriving community of food artisans, importers and entrepreneurs. Established in 1952 in New York, the not-for-profit trade association provides its 3,600 members in the U.S. and abroad with resources, knowledge and connections to champion and nurture their companies in an always-evolving marketplace. The Association owns and produces the Winter and Summer Fancy Food Shows, and presents the sofi™ Awards honoring excellence in specialty food. Learn more at specialtyfood.com.

Source: Wagshal’s