Elephant Green Chili Chutney Announced as sofi™ Award Finalist by the Specialty Food Association
Elephant Green Chili ChutneyNov 17, 2025
New York, NY (November 17, 2025) — Elephant Green Chili Chutney is proud to announce that its signature chutney has been named a Finalist for the Specialty Food Association’s 2026 sofi™ Awards, a distinguished honor recognizing the best specialty food products of the year.
The annual sofi™ Awards have celebrated excellence and innovation in specialty food since 1972. This year’s winners will be announced live at the Specialty Food Association (SFA)’s newest trade show, Winter FancyFaire*, January 11–13, 2026, in San Diego, California.
“Being recognized as a sofi™ Finalist is a deeply meaningful milestone,” said Tanzie Turel, Co-Founder of Elephant Green Chili Chutney. “It reinforces why my mother, Cashmira, and I started this company — to bring honest, simple, and extraordinary flavor to every kitchen.”
Elephant Green Chili Chutney stood out among more than 1,200 entries, judged by a panel of specialty food buyers in a blind tasting. Products were evaluated based on flavor, appearance, texture, aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation.
“There are thousands of food and beverage products sold on store shelves, and yet amidst the multitude of options, these finalists have risen above their peers to receive top scores from our expert judging panel of buyers,” said Bill Lynch, president of the Specialty Food Association. “Congratulations to Elephant Green Chili Chutney and all the 2026 sofi™ Award Finalists!”
Crafted with simple, fresh ingredients and no artificial additives, Elephant Green Chili Chutney offers a balanced, bright heat that complements a wide range of dishes. Its versatility and clean-label formulation meet the growing demand for bold, natural global flavors.
Attendees at Winter FancyFaire* 2026 are welcome to sample Elephant Green Chili Chutney at the Good Food Mercantile on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Convention Center Plaza.
The recognition comes after a busy and productive first year for Elephant Green Chili Chutney. In its inaugural 12 months, the brand expanded into 36 specialty food stores across the Northeast and is preparing to launch nationwide on Amazon for the holiday season, further broadening its retail and direct-to-consumer reach. “This accolade will help us achieve our 2025 strategy to expand into new retail channels and accelerate nationwide availability,” Turel said.
The sofi™ Awards are considered the top honor in the $219-billion specialty food industry. Past winners have included some of today’s most recognizable and successful brands, such as Ben & Jerry’s, Kettle Chips, Fage Yogurt, Stonewall Kitchen, and Vermont Creamery.
For more information on Elephant Green Chili Chutney, visit www.elephantgreenbrand.com or follow on Instagram at @elephant_green_chili.
About Elephant Green Chili Chutney:
Elephant Green Chili Chutney was founded by a mother-daughter duo from New York with roots in Indian culinary traditions and designed for modern American cooking. Committed to crafting clean, vibrant flavor using simple, high-quality ingredients, the company produces its signature Green Chili Chutney in Connecticut — an all-natural, plant-based, kosher, and gluten-free condiment. Its mission is to deliver bold, versatile flavor without additives, fillers, or compromise. Elephant Green Chili Chutney is distributed throughout the U.S. Northeast via specialty retail partners and wholesale networks.
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 4,000 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 produces the e-newsletter Specialty Food SmartBrief, the Trendspotter Panel annual predictions, and Show reports. Find out more at SpecialtyFood.com, and connect with SFA on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X.
One jar is all it takes to turn everyday meals into gourmet moments—just a spoonful of vibrant green magic. Bold yet balanced, this versatile essential works as a dip, drizzle, marinade, or spread.
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Just 6 clean ingredients
100% Natural - No preservatives or fillers
Kosher Certified, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Keto-Friendly, Vegan
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Nov 17, 2025
