Lottie's Meats is a Gold Award Finalist!

Lottie's Everyday Ground Pork Sausage selected as a 2026 Gold Award Finalist!

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) today unveiled the finalists for its 2026 sofi Awards, celebrating outstanding products across 25 categories, including snacks, beverages, cheese and frozen. Announced in advance of Winter FancyFaire* taking place January 11-13, 2026, these finalists serve as a forecast of trends that will shape the specialty food and beverage industry in the year ahead.

Since 1972, the sofi Awards have been one of the most coveted honors in food, with winners selected by a panel of top industry buyers based on taste, ingredient quality, and innovation. This year, the level of competition is increased by SFA’s introduction of just 25 Gold Award categories, including Frozen and Prepared Foods, Charcuterie Meats, Nonalcoholic Beverages, Savory Snacks, Baking Mixes, Condiments and more. 

Out of 1,284 total applications, 75 Gold and three Outstanding Packaging Design finalists were selected, including Lottie's Meats Everyday Ground Pork Sausage!