Folsom soy sauce producer earns state recognition in manufacturing contest

Kikkoman Corp.'s Folsom brewing facility has been nominated for the California Manufacturers & Technology Association's third annual Coolest Things Made in California contest, highlighting the company's locally-produced soy sauce among the state's most innovative manufactured products. The nomination places Kikkoman alongside nearly a dozen other Sacramento region manufacturers competing for public recognition in the statewide contest. Other regional nominees include Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers for flavored almonds, Siemens Mobility for Amtrak trains manufactured in Sacramento County, and West Sacramento's Sierra Northern Railway for its hydrogen-powered switching locomotive. Public voting for the contest opened today and runs through September 11, with voters able to select up to five favorite products and vote up to five times per day. The top 16 products will advance to bracketed rounds to determine the ultimate winner. Vote here: coolestthingcalifornia.com/ Last year's contest drew approximately 250,000 votes across 120 nominations. The California Manufacturers & Technology Association launched the contest to showcase the state's $4 trillion manufacturing economy and counter perceptions about companies leaving California.