Good Food Awards Honor Transparency and Flavor in 2026 Winners
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Flavor alone no longer guarantees a win; the latest Good Food Awards demand that roasters pair exceptional sensory profiles with radical transparency and equitable pay. Excellence is now defined by the entire journey from seed to cup, prioritizing ethical stewardship as much as acidity and sweetness. In This Article Beyond the flavor profileA diverse national landscape This is worth savoring: the latest Good Food Awards results are in, and they signal a definitive shift in what defines "excellence" in specialty coffee. While many industry accolades focus almost exclusively on sensory profiles, these awards…