Traverse Bay Farms Wins Four Additional National Food Awards, Elevating Their Total to Over 42

Traverse Bay Farms, recognized as America’s premier super fruit company, has recently garnered four more prestigious national food awards, further solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.

In a remarkable feat at the 2024 Scovie Awards, Traverse Bay Farms’ Cherry Barbecue Sauce, Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing, Cherry Poppyseed Dressing, and Raspberry Jalapeno Jam have been nationally acknowledged for their exceptional flavors and quality. The Scovie Awards, known for being the world’s most challenging food competition, annually sees participation from over 100 companies across various nations including the USA, UK, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Austria, New Zealand, and Australia. These companies engage in a rigorous blind tasting competition to determine the finest culinary products.

Traverse Bay Farms’ recent achievements at the 2024 Scovie Awards include:

• Cherry Barbecue Sauce: 2nd place in the Barbecue Sauce – Fruit Based-Mild/Medium Category
• Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing: 2nd place in the Condiments-Not Hot & Spicy – Salad Dressing Category
• Raspberry Jalapeno Jam: 2nd place in the Sweet Heat – Jams/Jellies-Medium Category
• Cherry Poppyseed Dressing: 3rd place in the Condiments-Not Hot & Spicy – Salad Dressing Category

Andy LaPointe, Traverse Bay Farms’ Director of Marketing, expressed immense pride in their continuous recognition at national food award ceremonies. He emphasized that their all-natural gourmet products are not only a local favorite in Northern Michigan but also nationally and internationally acclaimed through their online platform www.TraverseBayFarms.com. He stated that these latest accolades, bringing their total to over 42 since 2009, are a testament to the company’s dedication to offering a wide range of delicious and healthy natural products.

LaPointe highlighted that Traverse Bay Farms’ success spans across various product categories including salsa, salad dressings, jams, mustards, and barbecue sauces. This diversity, he said, is a reflection of the company’s commitment to providing a broad spectrum of high-quality, natural products, including cherry juice, cherry capsules, dried cherries, and more.

About Traverse Bay Farms / Fruit Advantage

Traverse Bay Farms – America’s #1 award-winning superfruit brand – Inspired by Northern Michigan, recognized with 38+ national food awards for flavor and quality. Family-owned in Northern Michigan, we provide fruit-forward gourmet foods and wellness products using as much Michigan-grown fruit as possible—USA cherries.

Our lineup features fruit salsas, fruit barbecue sauces, no-added-sugar dried cherries and blueberries, and our renowned tart cherry juice concentrate—bottled in glass and backed by the industry’s first and only sediment-free guarantee. We also publish educational resources to help customers enjoy healthy lifestyles, understand the science behind cherries and other superfruits.

About Fruit Advantage

Fruit Advantage®, our sister brand, offers fruit-based supplements formulated to support everyday wellness. Offerings include tart cherry, wild blueberry, and pomegranate capsules. Cherry Prime™ — Complete Muscle & Joint Complex uniquely combines tart cherries with glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint comfort and active recovery.*

• 38+ national food awards
• Glass-bottled cherry juice with a sediment-free guarantee
• As much Michigan-grown fruit as possible; USA-grown ingredients
• Two year-round retail stores in Bellaire and Elk Rapids, Michigan
• 24/7 live phone customer service: 1-877-746-7477

Learn more at TraverseBayFarms.com.