Brooklyn Cured Chosen as 2027 sofi™ Award Finalist by the Specialty Food Association

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 26, 2026)– Brooklyn Cured, maker of innovative and sustainable charcuterie, is proud to announce that its Dirty Martini Salami and Bourbon & Sour Cherries (The Manhattan) Salami have both been named finalists for the Specialty Food Association (SFA)’s 2027 sofi Awards, an annual celebration of the best specialty food products of the year. 

Standing for “specialty outstanding food innovation,” the sofi Awards have put a spotlight on excellence in specialty food and beverage since 1972. Brooklyn Cured’s recognition follows its 2024 sofi Award win for its meat & cheese Snack Packs, further underscoring the brand’s commitment to creative product development and innovation in the charcuterie category.

“The recognition as a sofi Gold Award finalist for not one, but two of our Cocktail-Inspired Salamis is a tremendous honor” said Brooklyn Cured’s Marketing Manager, Katie Milani. “We take pride in the innovation and quality of our products. This recognition is proof that we are redefining the charcuterie category one product line at a time.”

The Dirty Martini Salami and Bourbon & Sour Cherries (The Manhattan) Salami stood out among more than 1,000 entries, judged by an expert panel of specialty food buyers in a rigorous blind tasting process. Products were evaluated based on flavor, appearance, texture, aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation. 75 products that received the highest marks across these criteria advanced as Gold Award finalists.

SFA will announce the 2027 sofi Award winners live in a special ceremony on January 17 at the Winter FancyFaire* trade show in San Francisco. Additionally, the three-day show will elevate all 75 finalists through a special product showcase and curated buyer opportunities.

“Each year, our expert judges are blown away by the craft, quality, and innovation of the sofi Award finalists, who set the tone for the industry in the coming year,” said Bill Lynch, president of SFA. “Congratulations to Brooklyn Cured and all the 2027 finalists, we can’t wait to celebrate you at Winter FancyFaire*!”

Brooklyn Cured’s Cocktail-Inspired collection offers a distinctive twist on traditional salami, bringing a little sophistication and happy-hour inspiration to the snack table. Both the Dirty Martini Salami and Bourbon & Sour Cherries (The Manhattan) Salami feature distinctive ingredients like briny olives and tart cherries for a bold flavor profile.

Attendees at Winter FancyFaire* 2027 can sample the Dirty Martini Salami and the Bourbon & Sour Cherries (The Manhattan) Salami at Booth #3567. Buyers will also be able to sample select sofi Award finalists onsite at First Taste Table.

For more information on Brooklyn Cured and their Cocktail-Inspired Salami, visit www.BrooklynCured.com or follow on Instagram or Facebook @brooklyncured.

About Brooklyn Cured:

Brooklyn Cured is a producer of award-winning charcuterie using sustainable meat and fine-dining technique. Our artisanal product line includes innovative flavors of salami, sausages, and deli meats using pasture-raised meat with no antibiotics. Our flavor profiles are inspired by the culinary diversity of Brooklyn neighborhoods that have attracted hard-working people from all over the world.

About the Specialty Food Association The Specialty Food Association (SFA) was founded in 1952 and is the not-for-profit trade association of the $219-billion specialty food industry. Representing more than 4,800 businesses worldwide, SFA champions industry participation and success for a diverse community of makers, buyers, importers, distributors, and service providers by producing events, programs, and year-round resources and education. SFA owns and operates the Summer Fancy Food Show, Winter FancyFaire*, and the sofi™ Awards, which have honored excellence in specialty food and beverage annually since 1972. SFA also oversees the Good Food Mercantile, Good Food Qualification, and Good Food Awards, celebrating tasty, authentic, responsibly crafted food and the people behind it. Find out more at Specialtyfood.com, and connect with SFA on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Contact: Katie Milani, Marketing Manager

Email: katie@brooklyncured.com