Nearly 1,500 Products Competed for Top Specialty Food Association Awards
Stamford, CT (May 19, 2021) – nib mor® has won the silver award in the Chocolate Candy category as part of the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) 2021 sofi™ Awards, a top honor in the $158 billion specialty food industry.
nib mor’s Tart Cherry Organic Dark Chocolate was one of winners selected from nearly 1,500 entries. Products are judged in an anonymous sampling for taste - including flavor, appearance, texture and aroma - ingredient quality, and innovation. The sofi judging was held at the prestigious Rutgers Food Innovation Center in April following strict safety guidelines.
“We are thrilled that our Tart Cherry Organic Dark Chocolate has won a silver award,” says Prabha Cheemalapati, CEO of nib mor. “To be recognized by the industry for our commitment to quality and flavor is a big honor. The sofi Awards are ultimate stamps of approval and we’re proud to claim the silver this year.”
The brand recently announced a logo and packaging redesign to reinforce their position as the go-to, crowd-pleasing, yes-able snack that the whole family can enjoy and winning this award will strengthen the overall brand message.
nib mor’s Tart Cherry Organic Dark Chocolate is made with 72% dark chocolate and topped with real cherries for a satisfying snack. Each square has less than 3 grams of sugar and is certified USDA Organic, Gluten Free, Plant Based, Non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher, and Rainforest Alliance Certified. For more information or to keep up with the brand, please follow their Instagram @nibmor or visit their website at nibmor.com.
The sofi Awards competition is open annually to members of the Specialty Food Association. The Awards have been given each year since 1972. They recognize extraordinary specialty food and beverage products and the people who create them.
About nib mor:
nib mor is an organic dark chocolate brand on a mission to make guilt-free snacking chocolate the whole family can enjoy. The perfect blend of simple and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, nib mor’s chocolates are shareable better-for-you snacks that taste like honest-to-goodness treats. Founded on a passion for eating well and sustainably, the brand offers chocolates that families can enjoy with a clear conscience. nib mor leads the way when it comes to well-being credentials: USDA Organic, Gluten-free, Plant Based, Vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher, Rainforest Alliance Certified, and for their hot chocolates, Fair Trade Certified. More information can be found at nibmor.com.
About the Specialty Food Association
The Specialty Food Association (SFA), is the leading trade association and source of information about the $158.4 billion specialty food industry. Founded in 1952 in New York City, the SFA represents makers, importers, retailers, distributors, and others in the trade. The SFA is known for its Fancy Food Shows; the sofi™ Awards, which honor excellence in specialty food and beverage; Trendspotter Panel Show reports and annual predictions; the State of the Specialty Food Industry Report; the Product Marketplace database, featuring specialty foods and beverages in 161 categories and sub-categories; Infinite Aisle, a new ecommerce marketplace that enables SFA Members to make buyer-maker connections and sales year-round; and Specialty Food LIVE!™, a digital marketplace experience.
nib mor Media Contact:
Rebecca Jakush
(630) 359-1827
Specialty Food Association Media Contact:
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