Awards
AURI Ag Innovator of the Year
Read about Smudes being awarded 2018 Ag Innovator of the Year!
Minnesota Manufacturing Awards
Smude's is up for the Best New Product award for the 2017 MN Manufacturing Awards. Announced soon: http://minnesotabusiness.com/2017-manufacturing-awards
Macaroni Kid - Gold Daisy Nomination
In the summer of 2016, Smude Sunflower Oil was nominated for the Gold Daisy Awards under the category of "Best Kept Secret."
Best of Central MN Nomination - Times Media
Smude's received an honorable mention in "Best Made in Central MN Product."
Midwest Pantry TOPS Awards
Smude’s Sunflower Oil received the 2015 “Shelf Classics” from Midwest Pantry. Look at other winners including, Curly Girlz Candy and Mademoiselle Miel, just follow the link: http://www.midwestpantry.com/tops-awards/
This new Minnesota-made microwave popcorn is the first of its kind
A promise for a healthier alternative.
Drought created flood of ideas for Pierz entrepreneurs
The Land tells the famous story of how the Smude's started it all.
Star Tribune Article
State's specialty foods industry is thriving
Neil St. Anthony dives into the state's best startups for specialty foods.
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/star-tribune/20170410/282372629472457
Minnesota small food companies growing in an otherwise stagnant grocery industry
http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-small-food-companies-growing-in-an-otherwise-stagnant-grocery-industry/418707263/
The Taste of Success
Read Stacy's review on our regular and Mediterranean oils.
https://www.tangledupinfood.com/product-review-smude-sunflower-oil
The Taste of Success
Find the article on page 27 about our own entrepreneur, Tom Smude and his triving success.
Sunflower Oil Serves as Standby in Kitchen
"Both flavored and the original blend of Smude's oil work like a charm." - Beth Dooley
http://www.startribune.com/local-sunflower-oil-serves-as-standby-in-kitchen/384908001/
Oil boom sprouts from Pierz company's sunflowers
Watch the success story of Tom and Jenni. -Article written by Jake Laxen, SCTimes
Star Tribune Article
St. Anthony: Homegrown sunflower oil business is at a crossroads
Writer Neil St. Anthony of the Star Tribune wrote a great article about the start up of the company. Read the article at:
http://www.startribune.com/st-anthony-homegrown-sunflower-oil-business-is-at-a-crossroads/392216981/
Local food hub sprouts Little Falls Former Crestliner Building Takes New Roots
You can find Jim Mattes selling our oil in Little Falls.
Growing a business from sunflower crops
A 2012 article on Tom Smude starting to launch Smude's: http://www.startribune.com/growing-a-business-from-sunflower-crops/169001596/
With USDA Support, a Midwest Cooking Oil Producer Sees a Sunny Future
Tom and Jenni are backed by the USDA and their support.
Klobuchar sold on Smude's Sunflower Oil
Smude's receive Amy Klobuchar's stamp of approval.
http://mcrecord.com/2014/07/04/klobuchar-sold-on-smudes-sunflower-oil/
Healthy Sunflower Oil at the Maple Grove Farmers Market
"For the first time, Smude Enterprises LLC brings its sunflower oil to the Maple Grove Farmers Market." - Wendy Erlien
http://patch.com/minnesota/maplegrove/healthy-sunflower-oil-at-the-maple-grove-farmers-market
Smude's Sunflower Oil
of Pierz
The Heavy Table's story of Tom, Jenni, and their family's new found business in 2011.
Videos
The Outdoor Report
Smude's Sunflower Oil is featured with Eric Osberg and his Savory Goodness cooking. Check out episodes 1-12. Episode 2 - Pike Week, shows Tom and his family enjoying the great outdoors and their day's catch!
TPT MPLS TV Airing
TV airing on Smude Sunflower Oil – TPT MPLS. To learn more, please click the link below: http://www.mnvideovault.org/index.php?id=22712&select_index=3&popup=yes
Home Grown Experience
Nicollet Island
The summer of 2011 we were at Nicollet Island for the Home Grown Experience. Below is a link to the WCCO website with their brodcast: http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/08/21/local-businesses-gather-at-homegrown-experience/
Royalton Fish Fry
Tom visits the local Royalton fish fry at the Legion. They fry the fish using Smude's Sunflower Oil.
Smude's Heart Healthy Cooking Oil
An overview of our oil from American Milestones. Watch the full video here:
AURI
AURI visits Smude's Sunflower Oil's booth at the AURI expo in 2015.