Deli Business Awards Upper Cut Innovation Award
June 17, 2026 | 2 min to read
ORLANDO, FL — Deli Business magazine presented Upper Cut, Phoenix, AZ, with the 2026 Deli Innovation Award at the International Dairy Deli and Bakery Association (IDDBA) Show on June 9 in Orlando, FL, for its Tapas Snack Trays.
Deli Business readers voted online for their top three products out of 10 finalists, revealed in the spring issue of Deli Business. Upper Cut received 430 first-place votes. There were 2,509 online votes cast across the 10 entries. Fresh Innovations, LLC, Rhome, TX, won second place with 242 first-place votes for its Yo Quiero! Candied Jalapeno Peppers.
The winning Upper Cut Tapas Snack Trays bring globally inspired flavors together in a convenient, multi‑use format designed for today’s on‑the‑go consumer. Each tray features four curated compartments filled with premium Upper Cut meats, artisan‑style cheeses, and paired accompaniments that are inspired by culinary traditions from around the world.
Crafted for versatility, Upper Cut Tapas Snack Trays can be enjoyed as a snack, a meal replacement, or an effortless addition to a globally inspired snacking board or charcuterie spread. Every combination is intentionally designed to deliver bold flavor exploration with no prep required.
Each tray provides a source of protein from crafted meats and a good source of calcium from the cheeses, offering a nourishing option that never sacrifices taste.
Smoking Goose, Indianapolis, IN, was awarded the 2025 Deli Innovation Award for its Sliced Charcuterie Packages.
