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Elephant Green Chili Chutney Chutney is a classic sauce of India, made with vinegar, spices, and sugar. Best described as zesty, sweet, and spicy, Elephant Green Chili Chutney provides a unique taste profile, a fusion of citrus and spice. We...

With the merry season now a month passed, our writers and editors are still busy unwrapping their holiday gifts and purchases to give them a spin in the kitchen. Some are detoxifying their kitchens with plastic-free gear, including the Earlywood tasting...

The Checkout Grocery Update is stoked to present this collaboration with our friends from Bi-Rite, San Francisco’s leading neighborhood specialty foods retailer and creamery. We had a fun time eating, walking and learning at the Winter FancyFaire in beautiful, sunny San...

New York, NY (December 2025) — Elephant Green Chili Chutney, the New York–based, mother-daughter–founded brand recently named a 2026 sofi™ Awards Finalist, today announced that its signature Green Chili Chutney is now available nationwide on Amazon, expanding access to its award-recognized condiment for...

Winter FancyFaire San Diego is one of the most important events for the specialty food industry in 2026. The show brings together food brands, buyers, chefs, distributors, and press from across the country to explore new products and trends.

Taking place January 11–13 at the San Diego Convention Center, this trade-only event is designed for people working in the specialty food world and is not open to the general public.

Startup Stage? Bootstrapped, actively growing, and scaling. What led you to where you are today? We were led here by a passion for clean, bold flavor and a belief that chutney deserves a bigger place in the American pantry. What...

New York, NY — Elephant Green Chili Chutney is proud to announce that its signature chutney has been named a top-three sofi™ Awards Finalist in Condiments for 2026, a prestigious recognition celebrating the best specialty food products of the year. Crafted with simple, high-quality ingredients, the chutney offers bold, versatile flavor that complements a wide range of dishes. Attendees can sample the product at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Diego, January 11–13, 2026.

The recognition comes after a successful first year for Elephant Green Chili Chutney: within 12 months of launch, the brand is now in 36 specialty stores across the Northeast and is preparing for a nationwide launch on Amazon for the holiday season. “Being named a sofi™ Finalist reinforces our mission to bring honest, vibrant, and extraordinary flavor to every kitchen,” said Co-Founder Tanzie Turel.

In a day and age where it seems like everything new is being scooped up by the same big food companies, its refreshing to see new, independent, small artisanal brands making an impact. Here are some new products we have been loving. Beyond their noshy vibes, we love the niche products, flavors and stories behind the brands.