Area woman’s company honored for great jelly

NORMAN — Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Pepper Jelly, a Made in Oklahoma company, was a winner in the second annual Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards at The Gourmet Market in Dallas.

Suan’s won the Gold Award for best jelly, jam or preserves at this year’s show. The company, owned by Suan Grant, exhibited at the show for the first time this year.

Three MIO companies had the opportunity to exhibit at The Gourmet Market through the Oklahoma Gourmet project, a partnership between the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center and the MIO Program. Along with Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Pepper Jelly, of Oklahoma City, The Twisted Chile, of Tulsa, and Ziegelmeier Toasted Pecan Butter, of Ada, exhibited at the show.

The Gourmet Market serves as a showcase for the newest gourmet foods.

Oklahoma Gourmet purchased one year of booth space at The Gourmet Market to feature clients and their products. The goal was to get MIO companies to the next level of marketing, selling and distribution.

“The Dallas Gourmet Market is a great opportunity for Oklahoma companies to be introduced to national and international buyers,” said Julie Fitzgerald, MIO marketing coordinator.

To learn more about the Gourmet Market visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com. Visit Suan’s website at www.suansfoods.com or find more MIO products at www.madeinoklahoma.net.