2019 Grand Prix winners announced
The Retail Council of Canada announced the winners of its annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards during a virtual gala held Thursday afternoon.
Now in its 27th year, the Grand Prix Awards aim is to celebrate innovation and creativity in the food industry. The award recognizes the most notable new food and consumer goods products--both national brands and private label--launched in the Canadian market in 2019.
"We're seeing tremendous innovation in products that allow Canadians to easily create a wide range of meals at home that cater to new dietary needs with more plant based and gluten-free options" said Diane J. Brisebois, president and CEO of Retail Council of Canada. "The assortment of food products demonstrates the trend towards cleaner, healthier ingredient lists, both with meat-based and plant-friendly foods."
The winning products were evaluated by a jury comprised of food and grocery experts who judged the entries based on innovation, taste, experience and packaging.
Here is a full list of the winners:
FOOD
AGROPUR | Olympic Organic Kids
A. LASSONDE INC. | Oasis Infusion
BABY GOURMET FOODS INC. | Apple Sweet Potato Multigrain Cereal
CHOCOLAT LAMONTAGNE, INC. | Milk Chocolate Pistachios with Pink Himalayan Salt
FANCY POKKET CORPORATION | Gluten Free Loaf
GOGO QUINOA | GoGo Quinoa Puffs
GOODUMS FOOD INC. | Goodums Bake Mix
HEMPCO CANADA SUPERFOODS INC. | Planet Hemp Superfood Super-Seeds
MONTPAK INTERNATIONAL | Ready to Cook Veal
MORNINGSTAR FARMS | MorningStar Farms Veggie Burger
QUALITY CHEESE | Bon Secret Cheese
RANA MEAL SOLUTIONS CANADA INC. | Giovanni Rana Refrigerated Filled Pastas
SMUCKER FOODS OF CANADA | Jif Dark Roast Creamy Peanut Butter
UDDERLY RIDICULOUS INC. | Udderly Ridiculous Goat’s Milk Ice Cream
PRIVATE LABEL FOOD
FEDERATED CO-OPERATIVES LIMITED | Co-op Gold Cookie Cake
FEDERATED CO-OPERATIVES LIMITED | Co-op Gold PURE Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
METRO INC. | Irresistibles Organics Frozen Fruit for Smoothie
METRO INC. | Irresistibles 2% Strawberry SKYR Yogurt
METRO INC. | Irresistibles Roti Flat Breads
METRO INC. | Irresistibles Naturalia Gluten-Free Pasta
METRO INC. | Selection Premium Belgian Chocolate Cups
REXALL PHARMACY GROUP LTD. | Be Better Dark Chocolate Covered Whole Almonds Dusted with real Raspberries
SAVE-ON FOODS | 100% Canadian Angus Square Beef Burgers
SOBEYS INC. | Sensations by Compliments Ultimate Dutch Apple Pie
SOBEYS INC. | Compliments Mocktail
WALMART CANADA | Great Value Salt-Free Spice Blend Grinders
WALMART CANADA | Our Finest Manchego
NON-FOOD
AKSO MARINE BIOTECH INC. | Nova Sea Atlantic Sea Cucumber
CARLTON CARDS | Papyrus – Royal Butterfly
HAIN CELESTIAL CANADA | Live Clean Natural Deodorant
REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS | Hefty Ultra Strong Waste Bags
SMUCKER FOODS OF CANADA | Nature’s Recipe Chewy Bites Treats
PRIVATE LABEL NON-FOOD
CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION | Paderno Pre-Seasoned Smooth Release Cast Iron Skillet
METRO INC. | Personnelle Wipes With Saline Solution for Stuffy Noses
REXALL PHARMACY GROUP LTD. | Be Better Age Defying Overnight Mask
SAVE-ON-FOODS | Western Family Functional Dog Treats
WALMART CANADA | Equate Beauty Dry Shampoo
SPECIAL AWARDS
All Canadian: MONTPAK INTERNATIONAL | Ready to Cook Veal
Innovation and Originality: GREEN VALLEY FARMS | Free Range Solar Power Eggs
Innovative Packaging: MORNINGSTAR FARMS | MorningStar Farms Veggie Burger
Overall Consumer Value: WALMART CANADA | Great Value Salt-Free Spice Blend Grinders