Fischer & Wieser’s Hot Peach & Honey Sauce Announced as sofi™ Award Finalist by the Specialty Food AssociationPrestigious Nomination Recognizes Fischer & Wieser’s Innovation in Flavor and Excellence in Specialty Food Craftsmanship
Fischer & WieserOct 16, 2025
Fredericksburg, TX (October 15, 2025) — Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, maker of bold, fruit-forward artisanal sauces from the Texas Hill Country, proudly announces itsHot Peach & Honey Sauce has been named a Finalist for the Specialty Food Association’s 2026 sofi™ Gold Award in the sauce category, a distinguished honor recognizing the best specialty food products of the year.
The annual sofi™ Awards have celebrated excellence and innovation in the specialty food category since 1972. This year’s winners will be announced live in a ceremony 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 an incredible honor for our entire team,” said Case D. Fischer, CEO, President & Visionary of Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods. “This award is a powerful affirmation of our commitment to creating sauces that are both rooted in tradition and innovative.”
Hot Peach & Honey Sauce 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.
Made with ripe peaches, Texas honey, and a subtle kick of jalapeño, Hot Peach & Honey Sauce delivers a perfect balance of sweet heat. It’s part of Fischer & Wieser’s signature approach to flavor — where fruit meets heat in ways that surprise and satisfy.
“There are thousands of food and beverage products that are 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 Fischer & Wieser and all the 2026 sofi Award Finalists!”
Attendees at Winter FancyFaire™ 2026 can sample Hot Peach & Honey Sauce at the First Taste Table, a new, one-of-a-kind tasting experience designed to give retail buyers a structured, engaging, and delicious way to discover sofi™ Finalist products.
The recognition comes after a landmark year for Fischer & Wieser. The company expanded its everyday and limited-edition seasonal collections and celebrated the Hall of Fame induction of CEO, President & Visionary Case D. Fischer — a milestone honoring his decades of leadership in the specialty food industry.
The Hot Peach & Honey Sauce (14.75oz) is available at Fischer & Wieser retail locations and www.FWfarmstead.com with a retail price of $9.99.
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 K.I.N.D. Snacks, Savannah Bee Company, Stonewall Kitchen, and Vermont Creamery.
About Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods:
Founded in 1969 and rooted in Fredericksburg’s orchard legacy, Fischer & Wieser is a family-owned company dedicated to crafting extraordinary specialty foods that turn everyday meals into memorable experiences. From its iconic Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce® to new Farmstead favorites, the brand blends culinary craftsmanship with Texas Hill Country hospitality. Fischer & Wieser products are sold nationwide in grocery stores, gourmet shops, and online, and the company’s Fredericksburg destination — the F&W Farmstead — features Das Peach Haus, Dietz Distillery, cooking school, orchards, and more. Learn more at www.FWfarmstead.com.
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.
For more information about Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, visit www.FWfarmstead.com.
Fischer & Wieser is a family-owned specialty food company proudly rooted in Fredericksburg, at the heart of the Texas Hill Country. What began as a humble roadside fruit stand has grown into a globally recognized brand guided by faith, family spirit, and a passion for culinary creativity. With a mission of Creating Flavorful Experiences That Make People Happy, the company is committed to crafting premium foods that bring people together.
Oct 16, 2025
