Lady Belle Wins 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest
Monday, April 21st, 2025
A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition, beating out a record 173 products submitted in 12 categories.
Sunday Dinner Griscuits, produced by , is a French gougeres, or cheese puff, stuffed with macaroni and cheese flavored grits with collard greens and smoked turkey.
Lady Belle is a French-Southern fusion micro-bakery specializing in handcrafted Parisian style macarons, Belle (Signature) Macarons and savory Gritscuits.
“To me, winning means that even if the first try didn’t result in a complete win, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t continue to perfect what you know is inevitable,” said owner Charlette Bell. “I’m excited about the prospects for the future of Gritscuits and our vision to see it as a sought-after product in the state of Georgia and beyond.”
Representing Georgia’s diverse culinary heritage
, a , has helped launch small startup food companies and garnered recognition in new markets for established brands since 2007. More than 2,225 products have been entered into the contest, and participating businesses have experienced increased sales, business contacts, publicity and overall interest in their products.
Organized by the CAES , the contest is supported by presenting sponsor Massey Ferguson as well as the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Georgia Grown, the CAES Alumni Association, Farm Credit Associations of Georgia, Corteva Agriscience and the Georgia Agribusiness Council.
This year’s Flavor of Georgia winners represent all corners of the state and the best of Georgia’s diverse culinary heritage. The winners were among .
“The 2025 Flavor of Georgia contest is a true testament to the meaning behind the competition: to act as a platform for Georgia food entrepreneurs and their visionary products,” said , CAES food science and technology department head. “The department and its faculty provide a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations in food through understanding food ingredients, product profiles and other key aspects of developing new products.”
The 2025 winners
Judges for the contest’s final round included food product experts, community members, local businesses and political leaders. Entries were evaluated by category based on Georgia connection, commercial appeal, taste, innovation and market potential. Winners are listed by product name, company and city within the 12 competition categories.
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Baked Goods: Sunday Dinner Gritscuits by in Stone Mountain
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Barbecue Sauces and Seasonings: Georgia Sweet Peach by in Statham
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Beverages: Tilted Tea – Farmer’s Daughter by in Jackson
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Cakes: Georgia Turtle Delight by in Co