Celebrating Chicagoland's Next Big Food & Beverage Brands CHICAGO , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunset Foods, the North Shore grocery store known for discovering some of the area's most beloved food and beverage brands, is thrilled to announce the winners of the first annual 2024 Sunset Foods Market Innovators Awards. This initiative celebrates bold and audacious entrepreneurs from Chicagoland, spotlighting products that embody innovation, quality, and local pride.
After careful evaluation by a panel of industry experts, Sunset Foods leadership, and prominent Chicago community members, the winners were chosen from an impressive pool of applicants. We're proud to present this year's standout brands: Top Spot – Great Lakes Tinned Fish Great Lakes Tinned Fish stands out for its innovation and dedication to sustainability. It is the first Midwest-based tinned fish company to source directly from the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes embodies local flavor and supports sustainable fishing practices, capturing the spirit of the region. Great Lakes shined throughout the entire process, with every taster and judge unanimously enjoying this smoked whitefish. "We're proud to welcome these outstanding emerging brands to the Sunset family," said John Cortesi , President of Sunset Foods.
"Each winner brings something unique to our shelves, contributing to our mission of offering innovative high-quality products" Winning products are now available at select Sunset Foods locations, making it easy.
