2015 Hall of Fame award winner
Larry Kaufman
Novalia
In the 1960s, Paula and Larry Kaufman sourced authentic Asian ingredients from sauces to noodles, developing packaging and recipes to please American consumers. Early placement in department stores came first, then the establishment of products in supermarkets and assisting in the development of other brands. Now being run by the third generation, Novalia has had an impact on the way America eats.