The awarding ceremony of the most innovative Italian products presented in the USA trade show Summer Fancy Food 2017 took place at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. The first edition of Italian FOOD Awards in the USA was organized by Italianfood.net, supported by the Specialty Food Association (SFA) and Universal Marketing.
Here to follow the slideshow and the list of the selected companies, with the three finalist nominee products for each of the 13 categories, and the 12 winners.
1- Bakery & Snacks
Tiramisu Kit –
Bonomi
Quadrotti al bacon –
Fiore di Puglia
Winner: Taralli Multicereals with Extra Virgin Olive Oil –
Tentazioni Pugliesi
2- Beverage
Tomarchio Organic Line –
Sibat Tomarchio
Mongibello –
Oranfrizer
Winner: Antica Fonte Della Salute Millenium Water – Acqua Minerale San Benedetto
3- Frozen Food
100% Vegan Gelato –
Casa del Gelato
Organic Frozen Cauliflower Pizza Kit –
Topan
Winner: Valsoia Soy Milk Gelato Bars –
Valsoia
4- Olive Oils & Condiments
Traceable Extra Virgin Olive Oil –
Oleificio Zucchi
Organic Flax Seed Oil with Rosemary, Sage and Laurel extracts –
Benvolio 1938
Winner: Sicilian Pistachio Oil, Cold Pressed –
Pariani
5- Pasta
First Italian Pasta Brand with Full Online Traceability via Shazam –
Entroterra
More than Pasta –
Pedon
Winner: Delverde Wellness Range –
Delverde Industrie Alimentari
6- Preserves & Sauces
Pistachio and Almond Tapenade –
Frantoi Cutrera
Yellow Datterino Tomato Italian Ketchup –
Finagricola
Winner: Semi Dried Cherry Tomato Agromonte –
Società Agricola Monterosso
7- Rice & Cereals
Verde Pizzeria –
Molino Pasini
Express Polenta –
Cannamela Bonomelli
Winner: All Purpose Flour –
Selezione Casillo
8- Salumi & Cheeses
Salame di Parma Chub Line –
Veroni
Mozzarella with Buffalo Milk Lactose Free –
Fattorie Garofalo
Winner: Burrata Sorpresa –
Apulian Bufala
9- Sweets & Confectionery
Dark Chocolate Bar 62% Cocoa with Lemon and Pink Pepper –
Icam, Agostoni Chocolate
Pistachio Spread –
Pariani
Winner: Nocciolata Dairy Free Organic Hazelnut Spread –
Rigoni di Asiago
10- Vinegars & Dressings
Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with Honey –
Acetificio Marcello De Nigris
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Ponti HD –
Ponti
Winner: Ballsamic – The First Solid Balsamic to Grate –
Acetaia Terra Del Tuono
Special Awards
1- CREATIVITY / INNOVATION
Organic Dulse Seaweed Flakes –
Le Bontà
Cuori Red with Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, tomato and basil –
Surgital
Winner: Organic Frozen Cauliflower Pizza Kit –
Topan
2- SUSTAINABILITY
Pronto Limone Bio Organic Lemon Juice Limone di Siracusa PGI –
Eurofood
Riced Cauliflower –
Emilia Foods
Winner: Nocciolata Dairy Free Organic Hazelnut Spread – Rigoni di Asiago
3- PACKAGING
Rosati DOP –
Tenuta Foggiali
Premium Gelato with Inclusions –
Casa Del Gelato
Winner: Tomarchio Organic Line –
Sibat Tomarchio