Hello Food Brokers and Manufacturers. Here at Chromtec and Sunbelt Microfarms, we have diversified and expanded our superhot chile fields from one to six in New Mexico and also added one in Florida. We are anticipating a bumper crop of New Mexico Scorpions, Barrackapores, and Morugas for shipping fresh, frozen, or dried.
Scovie Deadline Extended
Due to many requests, and because of the past Labor Day Weekend, we are extending the Scovie deadline for one week. But remember, your products entered must arrive in Albuquerque no later than September 19th.
San Diego Burger Battle Part 1: Recon
Last month saw my first food competition: the San Diego Burger Battle. I’d judged KCBS barbecue, assisted Doug Keiles in Oakland, and covered the World Food Championships, but this was my first time at the helm of my own competition effort. I learned a lot from the experience and over the next couple of days I’ll be sharing those lessons here for anyone who’s thought about competing.
4 Days and Counting to Scovie Deadline
The deadline for entering the 19th annual Scovie Awards Competition is September 5 at midnight, so there’s just five days left to enter. And remember, the more products or categories you enter, the better chance you have to put “a trophy on every bottle.”
Hot News
Happy Labor Day Weekend, everybody. This week’s Hot News covers grilling with lava, Toby Keith, and Chicago’s invasion of Texas. Here we go…
More Prizes for Scovie Winners
Columbine Label, one of our sponsors of the 2015 Scovie Awards, has announced that the two Grand Prize Winners will each receive 1,000 product labels (with winners’ art work), and all other Scovie winners will receive a $25 voucher to use towards their next order of labels from Columbine.
Scovie Awards: 11 Days Left to Enter
The Scovie deadline of September 5th is now a tropical storm, but it’s building fast into hurricane strength. Don’t be left out–enter today.
