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Pioneering brands launching ruby in 2018 & 2019

Ruby KITKAT

Pioneering brands launching ruby in 2018 & 2019

Brands introduce ruby in their product range, changing the chocolate industry forever with its endless creative possibilities, intense fruity taste and surprising color.

Since its launch in 2017, ruby has been a breakthrough innovation for many brands around the world, both by consumer and artisanal brands.

Ruby innovation is already making its way across all segments: pralines, bars, donuts, biscuits and many more. Ruby is incredibly versatile and can be used for all sorts of categories, similar to white, milk and dark chocolate. Its fresh, surprising taste gives all products, beloved classics and new launches alike, a unique twist and a new, exciting flavor experience.

Baci® Perugina® with chocolate

Baci® Perugina® with chocolate

At this year’s ISM, the world’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, eleven brands announced the introduction of ruby in their products. Pioneering brand Nestlé has successfully created new versions of some of its most iconic products with ruby: a new pink KitKat – first launched in Japan and Korea and then introduced in European and American markets – and a limited edition of the Italian praline Baci, both of which have received global media attention. Check out the crowdsourced platform rubychocolate.com to see an overview of launches by brands around the globe and what ruby consumer experiences are trending.

Looking for a new and exciting flavor experience for your brand? The intense fruity flavor of ruby makes it a perfect treat. Ruby invites creativity, even more so than any variety before, thanks to its signature color and its fresh, fruity notes.

  • Get in touch to explore ruby as your next innovation
  • Checkout the launches by brands around the globe on rubychocolate.com

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Discover ruby chocolate products

Ruby Chocolate Ice Cream Coating

Ruby Chocolate Ice Cream Coating

Ruby chocolate, a true gift from mother nature, is now available in an Ice Cream Coating.  Its fresh and tangy flavor delivers a new taste experience that consumers will love, with the novel ice cream coating crack of texture. 
Ruby provides new pairing horizons for the ice cream market and new tasting experiences in ice cream consumption.

HOW CAN RUBY ICE CREAM COATING BE USED?
It can be used to enrobe or dip ice cream cones or bars

HOW DOES IT WORK IN MANUFACTURING?
It works similar to a white ice cream coating in manufacturing. No additional support is required.

  • range
    • Chocolate
  • Fluidity
    4
  • Cocoa intensity
    2
  • Min. % Dry cocoa solids
    38%
Ruby Chocolate Chip

Ruby Chocolate Chip

Ruby, the 4th type of chocolate, is now available in a baking chip and ready to take the category by storm! Its naturally present signature color and fruity flavor will surprise and delight your consumers without added colors or flavors. Add ruby chips to your snacks, trail mixes and baked goods to deliver on Intense Indulgence.

  • range
    • Chips & Chunks
  • Shape
    Drops
  • Min. % Dry cocoa solids
    28.5%
  • Min. % Dry milk solids
    17%
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