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Something Special "from" Wisconsin? Companies Excel at State Fair Eats and Treats Competition

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* September 1, 2023

*Contact:* Neal Patten, Public Information Officer, 608-440-0294
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MADISON, Wis. ? Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection?s (DATCP) Something Special?"from?"Wisconsin? (SS"f"W) program won 22 of 37 awards at the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition last month.

?We are extremely pleased with the Something Special?"from?"Wisconsin? member companies? success at the Eats and Treats competition,? said Lois Federman, SS"f"W director. ?The Something Special "from "Wisconsin logo brings instant recognition and credibility to products, which helps separate them from the rest. The results of the competition are a testament to the fact that SS"f"W companies are producing products of the highest quality and desirability.?

Open to Wisconsin's professional food businesses with yearly sales under $1 million, the Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition highlights small to mid-size companies in the food processing industry. Judging took place in a variety of categories, including Chilling & Grilling, Fall Harvest Inspired Snacks, Seasons of Sugary Sweets, Spring Dips, Summertime Beverages, Swimming in Sauces, and Winter Mixes. New categories to the competition this year included Dietary Delights, Garden Produce, and Hip-Hip-Hurray for Hot Sauce. Rounding out the event were the Best of Something Special "from" Wisconsin and Best in Show categories.

The 22 awards won collectively by the following SS"f"W companies were:

*Apple Valley Enterprises LLC ? Eau Claire*

"Raspberry Jalapeno Jam: 3rd Place Garden Produce"

*Confections for Any Occasion ? Theresa*

"Pumpkin Pie Truffles: 1st Place Seasons of Sugary Sweets"

*Gold Coast Candy ? Appleton*

"Sharay?s Ghana Style Pistachio Brittle"": 2nd Place Seasons of Sugary Sweets"

"Sharay?s Ghana Style Peanut Brittle: 3rd Place Seasons of Sugary Sweets"

*Java Twist ? Pewaukee*

"Chocolate Lemonade: 1st Place Summertime Beverages, Best of Something Special "from" Wisconsin"

"Limebrew: 4th Place Summertime Beverages"

*Northwoods Tea and Herb ? Wausau*

"Nettle Tea: 2nd Place Summertime Beverages"

*Olympia Granola ? Milwaukee*

"Turtle Mocha Coffehouse Bar: 3rd Place Dietary Delights"

"Caramel Apple Trail Bar: 4th Place Dietary Delights"

*Ourganic Farms ? Watertown*

"Fermented Sauerkraut-Original: 4th Place Garden Produce"

*Pleasant?s Best Sauces ? Minocqua*

"Abundant Garden Marinara: 1st Place Garden Produce, Best in Show"

"Baled Hay: 1st Place Swimming in Sauces"

"Dragon?s Kiss: 2nd Place Grilling & Chilling"

"Sweet & Sassy Cranberry Mustard: 2nd Place Swimming in Sauces"

"Golden Bourbon BBQ: 3rd Place Grilling & Chilling"

*Pop?s Kettle Corn ? Muskego*

"Dry Rub: 1st Place Grilling & Chilling, Judge?s Favorite"

"Coconut Oil Sea Salt Popcorn: 2nd Place Dietary Delight"

"Apple Harvest Granola: 2nd Place Fall Harvest Inspired Snacks"

*Vegan Bakers Man ? Waukesha*

"Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookie Dough: 4th Place Seasons of Sugary Sweets"

For a complete list of results from the Grand Champion Eats & Treats competition, visit: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]

*About Something Special?"from"?Wisconsin* Founded in 1983, Something Special?"from"?Wisconsin is a trademarked marketing program which provides members with a red and yellow logo that is a quick, reliable way to identify genuine Wisconsin products. The approximately 500 participating companies receive exclusive benefits, including use of the logo, access to member-only events, educational webinars, and additional publicity through a business profile on the SS"f"W website. SS"f"W companies must certify that at least 50% of a product's ingredients, production, or processing is from or completed in Wisconsin. Eligible companies can apply for membership or renew an existing one online at?[link removed] [ [link removed] ].?

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