CFIG reveals winners of 2026 Top Ten in Grocery Awards
Airfryer-friendly bread, pickle mayo and blackberry wine were among the products to win Grocery Innovation Canada’s Top Ten in Grocery Awards.
The winners were announced Tuesday (Oct. 27) during the Master Merchandiser Awards presentation.
Taking place at the Toronto Congress Centre, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers’ (CFIG) annual trade show and conference continues Wednesday for a full day of education, networking and discovery.
Read on for the 2026 winners of the Top Ten in Grocery Awards.
Best Bakery Item
Product Name: Wonder Air Crisp
Flavour: Garlic & Herb
Booth #: 1137 Wonderbrands
Best Condiment
Product Name: Hellmann's
Flavour: Pickle
Booth #: 711 Unilever Canada
Best Beverage (Cold)
Product Name: MXM
Flavour: Blackberry
Booth #: 909 Arterra Wines Canada
Best Local
Product Name: Alexis de Portneuf
Flavour: Brie Double Crème
Booth #: 1419 Saputo Dairy Products Canada
Best Packaging
Product Name: Kobraiya (Spicy Achari Sauce)
Booth #: 1633 Kobraiya
Best Snack
Product Name: Nam Fruits
Flavour: Dried Mango Slices
Booth #: 734 Nam Fruits
Best Convenience
Product Name: Heinz Soup
Flavour: Hearty Tomato and White Bean
Booth #: 1225 Kraft Heinz Canada
Best Frozen
Product Name: Popcorn Tofu Plant-based
Booth #: 1909F Green Brothers
Best Specialty/Ethnic
Product Name: Burmese Chili Crisp
Flavour: Spicy-Original
Booth #: 2233B Ariya Burmese Foods
Best Health & Wellness
Product Name: Smart Cola
Flavour: Sugar Free Fibre Rich Electrolyte Functional Beverage Powder GLP-1 Companion
Booth #: 1524 Innotech Nutrition Solutions
See photos of the products in the gallery below. Photography courtesy CFIG
