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2019 Grand Prix winners announced

Canada’s most notable new food and consumer goods products were recognized during a virtual gala hosted by Retail Council of Canada
7/30/2020

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

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