Every year, the Good Food Foundation recognizes food and drink crafters producing superior tasting products that are socially and environmentally responsible. After a blind tasting and sustainability check, ~2,000 entries were narrowed down to 513 products for the 2023 Good Food finalists.

From chocolate and confections to beer and pantry items, the Triangle is represented in seven of the 18 categories. Meet our local finalists and their stand-out products:

Videri Chocolate Factory, Raleigh | 75% Guatemala Single Origin Dark Chocolate Bar (Chocolate) + Blackberry Basil Caramel (Confections)
Fullsteam Brewery, Durham | Biscuit Hefeweizen (Beer) + Old Orchard Creek Gose (Beer)
The Spicy Hermit, Durham | Sweet Onion Kimchi (Pickles)
Big Spoon Roasters, Durham | Pistachio Crunch Almond Butter (Pantry)
Chocolatay Confections, Chapel Hill | Strawberry Sunflower Bonbon (Confections)
Boro Beverage Co., Chapel Hill | Pollinator Punch Kombucha (Drinks)
Mrs. Ruth’s Jams, Apex | Chatham House Blueberry Mustard (Pantry) + Blueberry Lemon Basil Jam (Preserves)

During the week of January 30, finalists will be showcased during virtual tastings. The ~200 winners will be celebrated during an awards ceremony on Friday, April 21 in Portland, OR.