Named in honor of its inaugural recipient, the Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation celebrates break-through innovations from the supplier community that advance the confectionery industry.
The NCA Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation is given biennially to recognize a break-through innovation from the NCA supplier member community that advances the confectionery industry. The award celebrates companies that have presented an innovation that significantly improves the ability of confectioners to manufacture, distribute, market and/or sell chocolate and candy.
Past Recipients:
2024
Winner:
Schubert North America: Cobot tog.519
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2022
Winner:
Barry Callebaut – WholeFruit Chocolate
Finalists:
Blommer Chocolate – Armstrong Gold Reduced Sugar Chocolate Flavored Drop
American Packaging Corporation – FSC-Certified Enhanced Paper Pouch
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2021
Winners:
Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. – MantroShield
Schubert Additive Solutions GmbH – Partbox
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2019
Winner: Cascades – Northbox packaging
Finalist: Tate & Lyle – Dolcia Prima Allulose
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2018
Barry Callebaut – Ruby Chocolate
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