South San Francisco, USA (PinionNewswire) —

November 5, 2025— Joyfull Bakery, the California-based maker of artisanal baked Parmesan snacks, is proud to announce that its Five Seed Parmesan Flats have 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 in a ceremony at the Specialty Food Association (SFA)’s newest trade show, Winter Fancy Faire, January 11-13, 2026, in San Diego, California

“Being recognized as a sofi Finalist is a tremendous honor for our team,” said Mike Draper, VP of Sales of Joyfull Bakery. “It reflects our ongoing commitment to creating simple, high-quality foods that deliver pure joy through every bite. We hand bake every batch with a focus on delighting our consumers, which has helped us achieve best-in-class velocity.”

Joyfull Bakery’s Five Seed Parmesan Flats 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 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.

Crafted with 100% baked aged Parmesan and a blend of five wholesome seeds—including sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, millet, and flax seeds—the Five Seed Parmesan Flats deliver a naturally rich, nutty flavor and a crisp, artisanal texture that pairs beautifully with charcuterie, soups, dips, or enjoyed on their own.

Attendees at Winter Fancy Faire 2026 can sample Joyfull Bakery’s Five Seed Parmesan Flats at Booth #2914.

This recognition comes after an exciting year for Joyfull Bakery, which recently expanded its retail presence nationwide and launched refreshed, premium packaging across its Parmesan Crisps, Flats, Crackers and Thin Crisp product lines.

“This accolade reinforces our desire to bring artisanal crafted products to more consumers nationwide,” said Draper. “In the months ahead, you’ll see Joyfull Bakery expanding into new markets and continuing to redefine what real, simple ingredients can taste like.”

For more information on Joyfull Bakery and the Five Seed Parmesan Flats

visit www.joyfullbakery.com or follow @joyfullbakery on Instagram and Facebook.