2021 Grand Prix finalists revealed
The finalists for the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards have been named.
A total of 121 products made the short list in the 29th edition of the Retail Council of Canada’s annual award. The products making the cut were launched in the Canadian market in 2021 and come from both established and new suppliers as well as smaller boutiques and family-owned retailers from across the country.
This year’s jury consisted of 34 food and grocery experts who judged the entries based on innovation, taste, texture, consumer value and packaging. To become a finalist, a product had to receive a score of at least 70%.
“It’s exciting to see brands introducing new packaged goods products in Canada are listening to Canadian consumers” said RCC president and CEO Diane J. Brisebois, in a press release. “We hear from retailers, restaurateurs, and food influencers that Canadians are looking for ways to recreate restaurant-like meals at home while also looking for healthier plant-based options, and more environmentally friendly packaging. And that is what we are seeing in many of this year’s finalists.”
Winners will be announced during an in-person gala held June 1. Here is the full list of 2021 Grand Prix finalists:
FOOD
A. Lassonde Inc. | Kiju Organic
A. Lassonde Inc. | Oasis Health Break
A. Lassonde Inc. | Rougemont Orchard Collection
AB World Foods | Al'Fez Marinades
Agropur Dairy Cooperative | Agropur Grand Cheddar
Agropur Dairy Cooperative | Monsieur Gustav Gouda
BCC Foods | Nutybite
Bee Maid Honey Limited | Li'l Honeys
Bel Canada | Boursin Minis
Bel Canada | Boursin Dairy Free
Bimbo Canada | Bon Matin - No fat, No Sugar Added Protein Loaf
Bimbo Canada | Oroweat Organic Bread 22 Grain Thin
Bimbo Canada | Stonemill Roasted Garlic & Sea Salt Bread
Biscuits Leclerc | Go Pure Oat Bars
Bonduelle Canada Inc. | Veggie Made Pasta
Bridor | Sliced Croissant Loaf
Carbonaut | Carbonaut Low-Carb Gluten-Free Bread
Cavendish Farms | Waffle Fries
Chocolat Lamontagne Inc. | Tuxedo Inspiration Triple Chocolate Bites
Coastal Coffee | Coastal Coffee Traveller - single serve coffee pour over
Conagra Brands | Angie’s BOOMCHICKPOP® Salted Maple Flavoured Kettle Corn
Conagra Brands | Healthy Choice Power Bowls
Conagra Brands | PAM
Dare Foods Limited | Realfruit Gummies
Eat Just, Inc. | JUST Egg Folded, plant-based egg
Eat Just, Inc. | JUST Egg, plant-based egg
EggSolutions | Homestyle Omelettes
Finica Food Specialties Ltd. | Rockstar
Finica Food Specialties Ltd. | Roussas Barrel Aged Feta
GoGo Quinoa | GoGo Quinoa Breakfast Cereal
Honey Bunny Inc. | Peace River Hot Honey
Island Abbey Foods Ltd. (Honibe) | Honibe Honey Drop
Kellogg's | Pop-Tarts Bites Mini-Pastries
Lactalis Canada | Balderson Truffle Cheddar
Maple Lodge Farms | Maple Lodge Farms ULTIMATE™ Chicken Sausages
Mimi Foods Artistic Dough Products | Crokkia (kro-kia): A True Roman Style Pizza
MiGiGi Foods | Vegan Organic Pizza Crusts
Oggi Foods Inc. | Tartufo - Detroit Style Pizza
Organic Meadow | Organic Meadow Zero-Carbon Milk Carton
Organic Meadow | Organic Meadow Whole Milk Kids Yogurt
Patience Fruit & Co. | SourCran Real Dried Cranberries
Premier Foods | Mr Kipling Slices
Premier Foods | Sharwood’s Cooking Sauce
Promise Gluten Free | Soft White Loaf
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. | Armstrong Natural Cheese Slices
Siwin Foods | Plant Based Chicken Flavour Dumpling
SodaStream | Pepsi & 7up for SodaStream
The J.M. Smucker Co. | Jif Squeeze
The J.M. Smucker Co. | Robin Hood® Specialty Flour
The Not Company | NotMilk
The Spice Tailor Ltd. | The Spice Tailor Biryani Kit by Anjum Anand
Three Farmers | Roasted Fava Beans
Von Slick's Finishing Touch | Von Slick's Finishing Touch - Made with Real Butter
Village Brewery | CR*FT
Zoglos Incredible Food Inc. | Zoglos Incredible Plant Based Prepared Meals
Zoglos Incredible Food Inc. | Zoglo's Plant Based Appetizer
Zoglos Incredible Food Inc. | Classic Touch Foods with Zoglo's Plant Based
NON-FOOD
Carlton Cards | Magic Moments
Carlton Cards | Papyrus - 3D Unicorn Scene
Carlton Cards | Papyrus - Quilling Hummingbird
Cascades Tissue Group | Cascades Fluff & Tuff
Island Abbey Foods Ltd. (Honibe) | Honibe Travel Gummy
Kilne | 6-Piece Steak Knife Set
Kruger Products | SpongeTowels UltraPRO
Millennia TEA | Superfood TEA Cubes
Reynolds Consumer Products Canada | ALCAN Recycled Aluminum Foil
Whirlpool Canada LP | Swash™ Laundry Detergent
PRIVATE LABEL FOOD
Federated Co-operatives Limited | Co-op Gold Chocolate
Federated Co-operatives Limited | Co-op Gold Flat Tail Pale Ale Alcohol-Free
Federated Co-operatives Limited | Co-op Gold PURE Plant Based Frozen Dessert
Federated Co-operatives Limited | Co-op Gold PURE Plant Based Protein Twists
Federated Co-operatives Limited | Co-op Gold Salami
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. | Longo's Original Almond Thins
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. | Longo’s Curato Hazelnut Crostata
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. | Longo's Frozen Chicken Souvlaki
Metro Inc. | Discovered by Irresistibles Cheeses
Metro Inc. | Discovered by Irresistibles Sauces
Metro Inc. | Invitation Alcohol Free Wine
Metro Inc. | Irresistibles Dips
Metro Inc. | Irresistibles Frozen Fruit
Metro Inc. | Irresistibles Fruit Cake
Metro Inc. | Irresistibles Gingerbreadman Ice Cream Sandwich
Metro Inc. | Irresistibles Shrimp Appetizers
Metro Inc. | Irresistibles Spices
Metro Inc. | Life Smart Crispy Rice Bars
Metro Inc. | Life Smart Flours
Metro Inc. | Life Smart Instant Oatmeals
Metro Inc. | Life Smart Naturalia Frozen Fish Fillet
Metro Inc. | Life Smart Organic Rice
Metro Inc. | Life Smart Organic Seeds
Metro Inc. | Life Smart Plant-Based Iced Bars
Metro Inc. | Selection Premium Truffles
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD | Nosh & Co. Everything Bagel Cashews
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD | Nosh & Co. Lavender Lemon Cookies
Save-On-Foods Limited Partnership | Bacon Wrapped Prawns Extra Large
Save-On-Foods Limited Partnership | Ice Cream Waffle Sandwiches
Save-On-Foods Limited Partnership | Macaroni & Cheese Bites
Sobeys Inc. | Compliments Naturally Simple Rice Pilaf
Sobeys Inc. | Compliments Plant-Based Blue Cheese-Type Dressing
Sobeys Inc. | Compliments Smoked Gouda Cheese Beef Burgers Stuffed
Sobeys Inc. | Panache Bumbleberry Crisp
Walmart Canada | Great Value 100% Superfine Almond Flour
Walmart Canada | Great Value™ BBQ Protein Trail Mix
Walmart Canada | Great Value Laksa Cooking Sauce
Walmart Canada | Great Value Sliced Kiwi
Walmart Canada | Our Finest Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Walmart Canada | Our Finest Luminoso Medium Roast Pods
Walmart Canada | Your Fresh Market Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli
Walmart Canada | Our Finest All Butter Double Chocolate Chunk & Espresso Cookies
Walmart Canada | Our Finest Red Leicester Cheese
PRIVATE LABEL NON-FOOD
Canadian Tire Corporation | PADERNO Classic Non-Stick Cast Iron Frypan
Canadian Tire Corporation | Vida by PADERNO Essence Series 4-Burner Convertible Gas Barbecue
Metro Inc. | Be Better Meal Replacement Bar
Metro Inc. | Home Exclusives Ice Cream Maker
Metro Inc. | Home Exclusives Cauliflower Ricer
Metro Inc. | Irresistibles Biscuits
Metro Inc. | Liv Cup Personelle
Metro Inc. | Personnelle Cosmetics Eyebrow Liner
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD | Be Better Scented Epsom Salts
Walmart Canada | Special Kitty Flavour Cat Treats
Walmart Canada | Great Value Disinfecting Wet Mop Cloths