People's Pick Winners


2008 Good Food Festival Goers Sample and Pick Winners

Mississauga, Ont. — The 16th annual Good Food Festival & Market was recently held at the International Centre from April 25 to 27, 2008. Over 28,000 people nibbled their way through aisles of food and food-related products while enjoying more than 150 onstage cooking lessons.

People’s Pick is an annual self-guided sampling tour where attendees are given the opportunity to pick their favourite products at the show. Here are the results from more than 1,500 ballots:

2008 People’s Pick Winners at the 16th Annual Good Food Festival & Market

Favourite Bread
Winner: Italian Home Bakery, Ancient Grains Ciabatta
1st Runner Up: Erich's Extraordinary Bread Company, Pumpernickel New York Style & Golden Flaxseed
2nd Runner Up: Premier Moisson

Favourite Cold Beverage
Winner: Acai Plus by Arthur's Smoothies
1st Runner Up: Calypso Organic Lemon & Limeades by Beverage World Inc.
2nd Runner Up: Odwalla

Favourite Confectionary
Winner: Bar Nuts "A True Bavarian Beer Nut" by Horse & Buggy Brands Inc.

Favourite Dairy Product
Winner: Yoptimal yogourt with 2 probiotics and antioxidants by Yoplait
1st Runner Up: Yo Pro, low fat, high protein frozen yogurt by Yo Pro Treats Inc.
2nd Runner Up: Bolthouse Farms Yogurt Salad Dressings by Bolthouse Farms

Favourite Entrée
Winner: Gourmantra Indian Meal Kits by Gourmantra Foods
1st Runner Up: Arvinda's Channa Masala (Chick Pea Curry) by Arvinda's

Favourite Hot Beverage
Winner: Fair Trade Organic Coffee - Newman's Own Organics
1st Runner Up: Opline - Nature's Cup Organic Tea by Organic Products Lanka Inc.

Favourite Natural Product
Winner: Natural Ginger Snaps by ShaSha Bread Co.
1st Runner Up: Mark's Gourmet Sausage by Ingemar Sales Inc.
2nd Runner Up: Chefs Select Natural Non-Stick Baking Cups by Specialty Paper Groups Inc.

Favorite Nutriceutical
Winner: Bio-K +CL1285 Probiotic by Bio K Plus International
1st Runner Up: Nova ACAI by ACAI Canada Inc.

Favourite Savoury Snack
Winner: Siena Omega 3 - Turkey Kielbassa by Siena Foods Ltd.
Winner: Uncle George's Pita Chips and Puffs by Handi Foods Ltd.
1st Runner Up: Pineapple Chips by Jiva Thai Fine Products
2nd Runner Up: Cajun Supreme Mix by Dan - D Foods

Favourite Side Dish
Winner: Simple Sauteed Mushrooms – Mushrooms Canada
1st Runner Up: "Purple Sweeties" Golden Flesh Sweet Potato – Belle Eden

Favourite Savoury Condiment/ Sauce
Winner: Maple Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Dressing by Everything Maple Inc.

Favourite Sweet Condiment/ Sauce
Winner: Wellesley Brand Pure Apple Butter by Wellesley Apple Products

Favourite Sweet Snack
Winner: California Strawberries
1st Runner Up: T. Marzetti's Caramel Dip by T. Marzetti
2nd Runner Up: Crispy Cat Candy Bars by Global Health Brokerage Inc.

Favourite Product Overall
Winner: Yo Pro Treats

Save the dates for 2009:

April 24-26 at the International Centre
For more info please contact: The Good Food Festival & Market
Tel: 905-815-0017; Fax: 905-337-5570; E-mail: info@goodfoodfestival.com
Toronto Star Good Food Festival
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