Argo Fine Foods' Tzatziki is named 2009 sofi ™ Silver Finalist
By the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade

St. James, New York (May 20, 2009) - Argo Fine Foods' Tzatziki has been selected as a Silver Finalist in the 2009 sofi™ Awards from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. The sofi Awards recognize excellence in specialty foods and beverages in 33 categories and are a coveted industry honor. "sofi" stands for Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation.

The Tatziki was one of 111 Silver Finalists selected from1,433 contenders by a national panel of specialty food experts. Gold Winners will be announced June 29 at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. You will find Argo Fine Foods at booth #5321.

"We are so excited to be recognized among the best in the short time we have been in business," said Christel DeBlasio-Pavlidis, co-founder of Argo Fine Foods, Inc. "I believe this award is an honor for our company; and that we truly represent the authentic taste of Greece in the United States" said Pavlos Pavlidis, co-founder of Argo Fine Foods, Inc. Thier journey to the U.S. started in 2004 with the discovery that she had breast cancer. Christel, a former U.S. State Department employee, living in Greece and her husband Pavlos, newly married, left everything behind and traveled with Christel's three children to the U.S. to fight the cancer. In 2008 Christel, a proud cancer survivor, and Pavlos decided to follow their passion for cooking and their love of Greek cuisine and started Argo Fine Foods, Inc. to bring the authentic tastes of Greece to the market. Please visit their website at: www.argofinefoods.com

The sofi Awards are open to members of the NASFT, a not-for-profit trade association established in 1952 with more than 3,000 members throughout the U.S. and abroad. For more information on the NASFT, go to www.specialtyfood.com

"This year's finalists are an outstanding group. They show that our members continue to produce and market distinctive foods and beverages, even amid this challenging economy," said Ann Daw, president of the NASFT.

Argo Fine Foods Inc. Contact:
Christel DeBlaiso-Pavlidis, Owner, 631-703-0443, cdeblasio@argofinefoods.com

NASFT Contacts:
Ron Tanner, VP Communications & Education; 646-878-0115, rtanner@nasft.org
Louise Kramer, Communications Director; 646-878-0130, lkramer@nasft.org