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CAES SIGNATURE EVENT

Flavor of Georgia

2026 Final Results

Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its product, Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, rising to the top of 180 products entered in 12 categories.

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2026 Flavor of Georgia Product Directory
2026 Flavor of Georgia grand prize winners pictured with CAES Dean
Pictured from left are CAES Dean and Director Nick T. Place with Everett Cohen and Solomon Cohen, Papa Mountain founder and owner. (Photo by Justin Evans)

Grand Prize Winner

People’s Choice Award

2026 Flavor of Georgia Category Winners and Finalists

30 finalists advance in 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product contest

Narrowed from a field of more than 180 products submitted by 80 businesses, the finalists competed on March 27, 2026, at The Classic Center in Athens with an award ceremony following.

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Attendees of the April 17 event will be able to meet finalist contestants, sample their products and, for the first time, purchase these new and innovative products. (Photo by Dennis McDaniel)