Maine Food Producers Honored with Golden Fork Awards at Showcase
Four Maine food products were honored with Golden Fork Awards at the Maine Food Producer Showcase held in Portland. Haymay Creamery of Farmington won Best in Show, Savory for their cheese, Molässa of Portland won Best in Show, Sweet for…
Portland Auburn, ME, October 9, 2026 — Four Maine food and beverage producers received Golden Fork Awards at the recent Maine Food Producer Showcase held in Portland. These awards recognize excellence within the state’s food production industry.
Haymay Creamery, located in Farmington, was honored with a Best in Show award in the Savory category for their cheese. The company has been recognized for its dairy products.
Molässa of Portland also earned a Best in Show award, specifically in the Sweet category, for their Hot Molasses. This product highlights the company’s innovation in flavor profiles.
Mark Foods, operating as Bristol Seafood in Portland, received a Best in Show award for Seafood. Their Wilder Miso Sablefish was the product recognized for outstanding quality and preparation.
In the Beverage category, Three of Strong Spirits, based in Portland, took home a Best in Show award for their Valley Cove Rum. The distillery was recognized for its spirits production.
The Maine Food Producer Showcase serves as a platform to highlight and celebrate the diverse range of high-quality food and beverage products made within Maine. The Golden Fork Awards are a key component of the showcase, drawing attention to the craftsmanship and dedication of local producers.
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