We Did It Again: Traverse Bay Farms Wins Two More National Awards at the 2026 Scovie Awards

We did it again! Traverse Bay Farms, the family-owned Northern Michigan company known for its award-winning gourmet food products, has added two more prestigious honors to its growing list of national accolades. The brand proudly announces two new honors from the 2026 Scovie Awards, one of America’s largest, most prestigious and competitive food competitions celebrating flavor, innovation, and quality craftsmanship.

Traverse Bay Farms’ Cherry Poppyseed Dressing won 2nd place in the Condiments – Not Hot & Spicy → Salad Dressing/Relish category, while its Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing secured 3rd place in the same category. These awards mark the company’s continued dominance in the national specialty food arena.

“We did it again — and it never gets old. Each award reinforces our mission to bring the full flavor, authentic taste to tables across America,” said Andy LaPointe, co-founder of Traverse Bay Farms. “These wins reflect our team’s dedication to wholesome, flavorful products using as much locally-grown fruit as possible. Every award is a testament to our roots, our community, and the customers who believe in real food made right.”

About the Winning Products

• Traverse Bay Farms Cherry Poppyseed Dressing blends tangy Montmorency cherries with a light poppyseed base for a perfectly balanced, slightly sweet dressing ideal for salads, coleslaw, and fruit pairings.
• Traverse Bay Farms Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing offers a bright, summery flavor, perfect for drizzling over spinach salads or using as a light marinade. Both dressings stay true to Traverse Bay Farms’ values, full flavor and quality standards.

Continuing a Legacy of Award-Winning Excellence

From cherry juice concentrates and gourmet salsas to fruit-based condiments, Traverse Bay Farms continues to set the national standard for real fruit products and marketing innovation. With products made in small batches and distributed nationwide, the company remains dedicated to promoting agriculture and delivering the full taste of the orchard in every bottle.

The Traverse Bay Farms Promise

• 38+ National Food Awards for Flavor & Quality
• Family-Owned in Northern Michigan
• Made with as Much Michigan-Grown Fruit as Possible
• USA-Grown Ingredients • Trusted Nationwide

About the Scovie Awards: A Benchmark of Culinary Excellence

Founded in 1996, the Scovie Awards are recognized as one of North America’s premier specialty food competitions. Often called the “Academy Awards of the Specialty Food Industry,” the Scovies attract hundreds of brand entries from around the world each year.

Products are judged through blind tastings by panels of culinary professionals, ensuring fair and objective results. Winning a Scovie is a mark of true craftsmanship, creativity, and flavor excellence — and Traverse Bay Farms’ dual victories and continual awards affirm its standing among the nation’s most innovative gourmet brands.

About Traverse Bay Farms / Fruit Advantage

Traverse Bay Farms: America’s #1 Award-Winning Super Fruit Company

With over 38+ national food awards from America’s most prestigious food competitions, Traverse Bay Farms proudly stands as the nation’s leading super fruit company.

Our all-natural product line includes a variety of fruit salsa, fruit barbecue sauces, no-added-sugar dried cherries, dried blueberries and more. Additionally, we offer our renowned cherry juice and provide education on its numerous health benefits.

Discover Fruit Advantage: Health-Boosting Fruit Supplements

Fruit Advantage, our sister brand, specializes in condition-specific, fruit-based supplements. Our offerings include cherry capsules, blueberry capsules, and pomegranate capsules. We are particularly proud of Cherry Prime – Complete Muscle and Joint Complex, a patented formula that uniquely combines tart cherries with Glucosamine and Chondroitin for comprehensive muscle and joint support.

Experience the exceptional quality and health benefits of Traverse Bay Farms and Fruit Advantage today!