2011 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest Accepting Entries

On March 22, the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development will reveal the winners of the 2011 Flavor of Georgia contest. Winners will be announced during Georgia Ag Day.

Judges are looking for market-ready foods - either commercially available or prototypes - from across the state. Categories include barbecue and hot sauces, confections, dairy products, meat products, snack foods, and jams, jellies and sauces. Entries will be judged on flavor, best use of Georgia ingredients, Georgia theme, unique or innovative qualities, commercial appeal and originality.

Flavor of Georgia is only a starting point for many of the category winners, said Sharon Kane, contest director.

"Nearly two-thirds of last year's contestants saw an increase in their sales and business contacts following the contest," she said.

Previous winners have received national attention. Candy-flavored Fondarific was featured on the Food Network show Ace of Cakes. Hot Squeeze Sweet Heat Chipotle sauce sells in thousands of stores. White Oak Farm products are sold through Whole Foods and Sysco.

Product registrations will be accepted through Feb. 18, 2011. Semifinalists will be announced in February. Final judging will be March 21 at the Freight Depot in Atlanta.

Register online at www.flavorofgeorgia.caes.uga.edu. For more information, call Kane at (706) 542-9809 or e-mail spkane@uga.edu.

The annual food contest is sponsored by the CAED in partnership with the Governor's Agricultural Advisory Commission, Georgia Agribusiness Council and UGA Department of Food Science and Technology.


By April Reese Sorrow
University of Georgia

Secure Your Tickets for Taste of Brookhaven Today!

September 18, 2010 at Oglethorpe University

6:00-10:00 p.m.
Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University
4484 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA

Taste of Brookhaven tickets are now on sale, $40 per ticket, online sales only!
Buy online today at www.xorbia.com.
Reserve your table for six for $350 by calling The Brookhaven Arts Alliance at :404-266-3426

Advertise Your Business

Do you have a business, product or service you would like to promote? Why not make a donation to the Taste of Brookhaven Silent Auction and/or buy an ad in the event brochure? The deadline for either of these wonderful opportunities is September 5th. For more information please contact us at 404.266.3426. We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteers Needed!

Brookhaven Needs YOU! Volunteers are needed for set-up, decorations, auction set-up and break down on Friday (17th) and Saturday (18th). Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Christy Murray for more details: christy4thebaa@hotmail.com or the BAA office at 404-266-3426.

Volunteer Wine Pool

Would you like the chance to win a case or two of wine? The volunteer wine pool is back! Bring a bottle of red and white wine and we will drop your name in a hat to win!

Upcoming Planning Meeting

Bring a friend and join us for the final Taste of Bookhaven planning meeting:

Monday, September 13, 2010
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: GSU Brookhaven campus