Farmer Nate’s, a food company that sells hot sauce, spice mixes and branded merchandise, secured two national honors at the 2025 International Flavor Awards.
Farmer Nate’s, founded by Nathanael Nunemaker in Covington, offers three signature flavors: Kentucky Tang, Curry Jalapeno and Smokehouse Habanero. Additionally, it features the new 1815 Special Reserve, Louisiana-style sauce and Covington Gold Dust taco seasoning.
The International Flavor Awards offer small to medium-sized businesses a chance to showcase their distinctive products. The ceremony was held in
- Most Unique Sauce: 1815 Special Reserve
- Best Spicy Seasoning: Covington Gold Dust
In an interview with LINK nky, Nunemaker thanked Greater Cincinnati for the years of support.
“I am extremely grateful,” he said. “The city has been behind me pretty much from the beginning. Covington, not just Covington, Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati have really been so supportive of the brand, and it is still so mind-blowing to see how many people love our products and push our products.”
Farmer Nate’s products are available in more than 30 retail locations across seven states, including Kentucky, Ohio, Colorado, Arizona, California, Tennessee, and Washington. In addition to its online store and Amazon, the company has also partnered with HomeGoods, a national retailer, to offer its products in stores nationwide.