Dunwoody business Emily G’s has a food product selected as a finalist for the annual Flavor of Georgia food product contest. Winners will be announced by Gov. Nathan Deal on March 22 as part of Georgia Agriculture Awareness Day.

Emily G’s Pear Honey Jam is one of three finalists in the jams, jellies and sauces category of the contest.

Winners earn the right to have their products stamped with the 2011 Flavor of Georgia logo.

Categories include barbecue and hot sauces, confections, dairy products, meat products, snack foods, and jams, jellies and sauces. Entries are judged on flavor, best use of Georgia ingredients, Georgia theme, unique or innovative qualities, commercial appeal and originality.

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