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April 13, 2018

Three CEI Food Business Clients Win Sofi Awards

CEI is pleased to congratulate three portfolio businesses, all from Maine, as the recipients of sofi awards from the Specialty Food Association:

  • Gelato Fiasco – Brunswick – silver sofi award for its Big ‘Ole Peanut Butter gelato
  • Maine Crisp Co. – Waterville – bronze sofi award for its Cranberry Almond Crisps
  • Grandy Oats – Hiram – New Product award for its Coffee Crunch Coconola

Read more in the Press Herald’s article.

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