June 6, 2014, Toronto – Première Moisson
and Smucker Foods were among the winners of the annual Canadian Grand Prix New
Product Awards, held June 4 in Toronto.
June 6, 2014, Toronto – Première Moisson
and Smucker Foods were among the winners of the annual Canadian Grand Prix New
Product Awards, held June 4 in Toronto.
Mini pastries 189 Harwood by Première
Moisson (Bakery), Robin Hood Nutri Flour Blend by Smucker Foods of Canada Corp.
(Baking Needs), Dessert
Fruttare Frozen Fruit Bars by Unilever
Canada (Desserts) and Metro Brands Irresistibles Mini Sorbet Bars (Confectionery,
Snack & Dessert) were among the winners in baked goods categories. See
below for a complete list of winners.
Finica Food Specialties Limited was the big
winner at the awards. The company earned two awards for its Zerto Fresh
Mozzarella Pre-Sliced – Best Dairy Product category, and the coveted
All-Canadian Award for the highest-scoring overall Canadian product in the
competition.
The awards, presented by Retail Council of
Canada (RCC), were handed out at a gala as part of RCC’s annual STORE
conference. The Grand Prix program, which honours the top new food, non-food
and private label products across 24 categories, includes five special awards.
Diane J. Brisebois, RCC’s president and
CEO, said in a media statement that the Grand Prix is special because it looks
at varied pillars of success. Judges evaluate uniqueness and innovation,
product characteristics, presentation and packaging, and overall consumer
value, and also factor in consumer acceptance (the household penetration rate).
“These qualities underscore what's at the
heart of the grocery industry – a commitment to create products that reflect
and shape consumer preferences and trends,” said Brisebois. “Each winner is a
testament to the dedication and ingenuity of product development, design and
brand management teams. Their goods
continue to inspire and delight consumers.”
That tied Clorox with Metro Brands, which
won three awards for their Irresistibles private label line: Beverages for
Irresistibles Life Smart Smoothie; Confectionery, Snack & Dessert for
Irresistibles Mini Sorbet Bars; and Prepared Food & Entrees for
Irresistibles Gluten Free Frozen Meal.
The only other company to win multiple
Grand Prix Awards was Sobey's Inc., which grabbed private label awards in the
Dairy, Eggs, Meat & Seafood category for Sensations Stuffed Burger, and in
the Non-Food category for Debi Lilly Fluted Petite Vase.
In the night’s two other special award
categories, Dempster’s Garden Vegetable Bread from Canada Bread Company, Limited
won for Consumer Acceptance. T-Fall OptiGrill from Groupe SEB – an indoor
grill with built-in technology that senses the thickness of food and indicates
the level of cooking – won the special award for Healthy Innovation.
This was the 21st edition of the Canadian
Grand Prix New Product Awards, which was open to manufacturers and distributors
for products introduced during the 2013 calendar year.
The 32-member Grand Prix jury included
consumers, students, media, distributors and award sponsors. Marcus Von
Albrecht, a B.C. chef and president of Mava Foods, served as chair. The jury
evaluated the food and private label products in March at Montreal’s Institut
de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec and assessed the non-food products at
home over six weeks.
Among the award presenters at the gala were
representatives from sponsors CHEP Canada, Crossmark Canada, the Dairy Farmers
of Canada and Interac.
Grand Prix winners and finalists can use
the Grand Prix Awards logo on their packaging for the next two years. Brisebois
said the awards not only salute deserving products and companies but also
create role models for the industry.
Winners
by Category
Food
Bakery
PREMIÈRE MOISSON
Mini pastries 189 Harwood by Première
Moisson
Baking Needs
SMUCKER FOODS OF CANADA CORP.
Robin Hood® Nutri Flour Blend™
Beverages
A. LASSONDE INC.
Del Monte World
Condiments & Sauces
B&G FOODS, INC.
CrockPot® Seasoning Mixes
Confectionery
TREE OF LIFE CANADA ULC
Green & Black's Organic Chocolate
Dairy Products
FINICA FOOD SPECIALTIES LIMITED
Zerto Fresh Mozzarella Pre-Sliced
Deli, Egg, Meat & Seafood
CLEARWATER SEAFOODS
Clearwater® Scallops & Sauce
Dessert
UNILEVER CANADA
Fruttare™ Frozen Fruit Bars
Frozen or Refrigerated Prepared Food &
Entrees
HAPPY PLANET FOODS, INC.
Happy Planet™ Fresh Soup
Fruits, vegetables & produce
GARDEN PROTEIN INTERNATIONAL
gardein
Shelf Stable Prepared Food & Entrees
A&V 2000 INC.
NuTerra™ Granola
Snack
DARE FOODS LIMITED
Boulangerie Grissol® Sweet Thins™
Non-Food
General Merchandise
JARDEN BRANDED CONSUMABLES
First Alert ATOM Smoke Alarm.
Health Care
JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC.
Polysporin Eczema Essentials Daily
Moisturizing Cream
Household Products
S.C JOHNSON AND SON, LIMITED
Glade Wax Melts
Paper, Plastic & Foil
THE CLOROX COMPANY OF CANADA LTD.
Glad Indoor Easy-Tie Kitchen Catchers with
Odour Guard & Febreze Freshness
Personal Care
THE CLOROX COMPANY OF CANADA LTD.
güd from Burt's Bees
Pet Needs
NESTLÉ PURINA PETCARE
Beneful Baked Delights Dog Snacks
Private
Label
Beverages
METRO BRANDS
Irresistibles Life Smart Smoothies
Condiments & Sauces
LONGO'S
Longo's White Balsamic Vinegar
Confectionery, Snack & Dessert
METRO BRANDS
Irresistibles Mini Sorbet Bars
Dairy, Eggs, Meat & Seafood
SOBEYS INC.
Sensations Stuffed Burger
Non-Food
SOBEYS INC.
Debi Lilly Fluted Petite Vase
Prepared Food & Entrees
METRO BRANDS
Irresistibles Gluten Free Frozen Meal
Special
Awards
All-Canadian
FINICA FOOD SPECIALTIES LIMITED
Zerto Fresh Mozzarella Pre-Sliced
Consumer Acceptance
CANADA BREAD COMPANY, LIMITED
Dempster's Garden Vegetable Bread
Innovation and Originality
NESTLÉ PURINA PETCARE
Beneful Baked Delights Dog Snacks
Innovative Packaging
THE CLOROX COMPANY OF CANADA LTD.
güd from Burt's Bees
Healthy Innovation
GROUPE SEB
T-Fall® OptiGrill™
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