On September 9th, more than 1,500 people gathered in downtown Port Huron to taste-test the top 20 snacks from the MI New Favorite Snack Competition. The competition, which featured micro-businesses from across the state, awarded more than $75,000 in cash prizes to the winners.
The grand prize and “Mindful Munchies” category winner was Live Crispy of Ferndale, for their Blueberry-Pineapple flavored crisp chips. They also won a distribution agreement with All Star Services, a Break Room Services company based in Port Huron.
The “Sweet Sensations” category winner was What’s the Dill of Detroit, for their Kool-Aid flavored pickles. The “Confectionary Creations” category winner was Wani Cakes of Dearborn, for their Berry Summer Omich, or “cakewich.” The “Crunchy Cravings” category winner was Chunk Nibbles of Troy, owned by Brad Cocklin, for their Apple Cinnamon Chunk Nibbles.
The People’s Choice Award went to MJ’s Bakes of Fort Gratiot, for their Cookies ‘n Cream Cookie.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
