Available only to product-qualified members of the SFA, the sofi Awards resulted in nearly 1,500 products from around the world pouring into SFA's partner for the awards, the Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University.

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the recipients of multiple industry awards ahead of the opening of the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Presented before the Sweets & Snacks Expo, these awards recognize the most innovative candy and snack products introduced to the market over the past two years.

Entrants in this year's competiton were judged on taste, texture, uniqueness and overall excellence.

Organizers for the Sweets & Snacks Expo are seeking nominations for the Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation, an honor given annually to a National Confectioners Association (NCA) supplier member company for advancing the confectionery industry through breakthrough innovation.

The Confectionery Leadership Awards will be presented remotely during NCA’s virtual State of the Industry Conference on March 9.

Ferrara has honored its top suppliers, cross-functional partners and procurement team for their collective contributions this year. 

The American Association of Candy Technologists has awarded Eric Schmoyer, senior project manager - R&D, Barry Callebaut, with the Stroud Jordan Award.

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has announced the winners of the 2020 sofi Awards despite challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.