Nashville-area businesses make list of top food products in the US

From sweet and salty to fizzy and caffeinated.

January 11, 2023 • 
Dylan Aycock
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Cheers to these Nashville-area businesses. | Photos via Good Citizen Coffee Co., Walker Brothers, and Perfectly Cordial

Five Nashville-area businesses were named finalists in the 2023 Good Food Awards, recognizing top food products from across the US. Products undergo blind taste tests and are vetted for category-specific sustainability standards.

Each year, 2,000+ entries are submitted for consideration in categories like snacks, coffee, chocolate, beer, confections, and more. These five businesses are among the 513 nationwide finalists:

The 2023 Good Food Awards Ceremony will honor the winners on Friday, April 21 in Portland, OR (hey, PDXtoday 👋).

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