Congratulations! Grand Prix New Product Award Winners 2018

Details: 25 July 2019

Donald and David Sobey received the Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to the grocery industry in Canada

Now in its 26^th year, the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards is a highlight of the Retail Council of Canada (RCC)’s STORE Conference. The awards recognize excellence and innovation in food, non-food and private label grocery products launched in 2018. Click on a photo to enter the gallery

FOOD CATEGORY

Baking Needs & Dried Bakery: Conagra Brands for Duncan Hines Perfect Size for 1. From left: Angel Liang, Vanessa Mercado, Teresa Blakney, Michael Bryan, Tebbie Chuchla, John Black and Leslie Mackay Beverages: A. Lassonde Inc. for Apple & Eve Vegan Protein Smoothie. From left: Martin Lauziere, Solange Doré, Caroline Croteau and Jean Gattuso Condiments & Snacks: Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. for Adams Dark Roast. From left: Leah Milne, Adam Zitney, Nancy Murphy and Aurelio Calabretta Confectionery & Shelf-Stable Desserts: Chocolat Lamontagne for Grab & Go Collection. Tina and Richard Lamontagne Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd. won in the Food category - Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spredables) and a Special Award for Innovation and Originality for Nordica Smooth Dips. Deli Meats and Cheeses: Yorkshire Valley Farms for Organic Sliced Chicken and Turkey Deli. Guy Gordon and Liz Kowpak Prepared Foods & Entrees (Frozen or Refrigerated): Federated Co-operatives Ltd. for Co-op Potstickers. Federated Co-op also won in the Meat, Egg & Seafood (Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen) category for Co-op Gold PURE Fillets and in the Private Label: Non-Food Personal Care category for Co-op Gold PURE Soap. Left to right: Ron Welke, Sav Bellissimo and Jessica Niekamp Prepared Foods & Entrees (Frozen or Refrigerated): Oggi Foods Inc. for Cauliflower Pizza Crust. Oggi also won a Special Award in the All Canadian category for the same product Fruit, Vegetable & produce (Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen): Bonduelle Canada for Riced Cauliflower. From left: Jessica Loiselle and Joelle Brodeur Meat, Egg & Seafood (Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen): Cedar Bay Bay Grilling Co. for Sous Chef Kits. From left: Doug Park, Barbara Park, Greg LeBlanc and Robert Moore Shelf-Stable Prepared Foods & Entrees: The Spice Tailor Ltd. for The Spice Tailor Daal - which also won a Special Award in the Innovative Packaging category. Left to right: Lauren Wasley, Liz Cairns and Carolyn Kilbourne Snack (Savoury): Bimbo Canada for Sanissimo Chia & Flax. Santiago Sarmiento Snack (Sweet): Kashi Company for Kashi JOI - Nut Bars and Energy Nut Bars. Chet Dhole and Louise Jansen

NON-FOOD CATEGORY

General Merchandise: Carlton Cards for Papyrus - Gemmed Thank You. From left: Brad Van Laare, Tammy Barrett and Rod Sturtridge

Canadian Tire won in the Non-Food category for NOMA Advanced Constant-Light Cluster Lights (Light Show) and in the Private Label: Non-Food category, Household Products for Paderno Dutch Ovens, 6.2 L. The following two photos show the Canadian Tire team on hand to accept the awards.

Canadian Tire. From left: Brent Baillie, Kaitlyn Jung and Carolyn MacPherson Canadian Tire. From left: James Elson, Esther Ifrah and Jeff Labalestra

Hair Care: Hain Celestial Canada, ULC for Live Clean Mineral Clay Rebalancing Shampoo & Conditioner. From left: Luciana Cioffi, Shawna Campigotto and Sandro D'Ascanio Health Care (OTC): ProSante, distributor for winner Namëna Biosciences, which won for Biosync 24h Continuous Release. From left: ProSante partner Greg Staley, John S. Andrews, Namëna Biosciences and James Staley, ProSante partner Health Care - Oral Hygiene: Sunstar Americas Inc. (Canada) for GUM Actival Sonic Deep Clean. Don Crowe and Cathy Hayes Paper, Plastic & Foil: Reynolds Consumer Products Canada Inc. for Alcan Non-Stick. Vince Camua Pet Needs: Nestle Purina PetCare for Beyond Natural Pet Food. From left: Sharen Hills, David Hutchison and Sophie Nais

Not pictured: Winner in Household Products category: SodaStream for SodaStream Black Fizzi One Touch Sparkling Water Maker

PRIVATE LABEL: FOOD

Walmart Canada won awards in three categories under Private Label: Food: Confectionery & Shelf-Stable Desserts for Our Finest Fudge Selection; Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables) for Great Value Greek Yogurt Dips; and Fruit, Vegetable & Produce (Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen) for Great Value Easy-Blends Fruit & Vegetable Mix (which also won the Special Award for Overall Consumer Value). Also in the Private Label: Non Food category for Pet Needs, for its Pure Balance Freeze Dried Treats for Dogs.

Walmart Canada: John Paul Agati and Monika Parete Walmart Canada: Andrew Gugula Walmart Canada, from left: John Paul Agati, Nina Butchko and Monika Parete

Metro Inc. also won awards in three categories under Private Label: Food: Bakery: Fresh for Irresistibles Tree-Shaped Log; Beverages for Irresistibles Carbonated Spring Water; and Snack: Sweet for Irresistibles Naturalia Granola Cereals. Metro also won two awards under Private Label: Non-Food: Baby Care for Personnelle Teething and Health Care (OTC) for Personnelle Microfilter Nasal Wash System.

Metro Inc.: Guy Jinchereau, private label Jean Coutu Group and Marie-France Gibson, corporate brands, Metro Metro Inc.: Ingrid Weckers and Paula Deane Metro In. (Metro Richelieu): Marie Horodecki-Aymes and Paula Deane Metro Inc.: Marie-France Gibson

Sobeys Inc. won twice under Private Label: Food: Condiments & Sauces for Sensations by Compliments Spirited Mickie BBQ Sauce and Snack (Savoury) for Sensations by Compliments Extra Crunchy Kettle-Cooked Potato Chips. From left::Alison Tulett, Sarah Stover, Sarah Lowry and Jennifer Priaro